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5th APCAT Summit

The 5th APCAT Asia Pacific Summit of Mayors was held on the 17 December under the theme “Mayors’ response to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Lung Health and Tobacco Use during COVID-19”. Mayors and subnational leaders from Nepal, Philippines, Timor-Leste, India, Cambodia, Myanmar and Indonesia came together to share their insights and exchange experiences regarding the response to the COVID-19 crisis as well as Tobacco Control and NCDs Prevention. The packed summit was viewed by over 500 participants from 20 countries internationally.

APCAT Summit, Asia Pacific Mayors, COVID-19, Lung Health, NCDs, Tobacco Use

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Our Shared Responsibility – Ending Epidemics: Smoking and COVID-19 in Indonesia

A National webinar entitled “Our Shared Responsibility, Ending Pandemics: Smoking and COVID-19 in Indonesia was held to consolidate efforts for tobacco control in the country.

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Government Accountability in Responding to COVID-19, NCDs and Tobacco Use

This high level webinar was held to raise the spotlight on the critical role of local leaders during pandemics.

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APCAT Information Sheet COVID-19 | Symptoms, Prevention & APCAT Role

APCAT developed an information sheet on COVID-19 management, emphasizing the important roles of Mayors, Members of Parliament, media, and health systems in responding to the pandemic.

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