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- The Partnership for Healthy Cities (PHC) Summit 2026 has renewed the global commitment to reducing diseases.
- The summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with officials from 55 cities.
- PHC is a network of 74 cities working to prevent NCDs (Non-Communicable Diseases) and injuries.
- Indian cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru are part of this network.
- NCDs are long-term diseases that do not spread from person to person.
- Major NCDs include heart diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases, and diabetes.
- Over 80% of global deaths are caused by NCDs and injuries.
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