World News in Brief: Noncommunicable diseases in emergencies, aid plan for Haiti, peace efforts in CAR

People caught up in humanitarian emergencies are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), UN agencies and partners warned on Tuesday.

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