NCD Alliance
Advocating for integrated HIV, noncommunicable disease, and mental health responses: A toolkit for the 2026 UN High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS
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13 Mar 2026
The document discusses the challenges faced by refugees in managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights how refugees are at an increased risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes due to pre-existing NCDs, compounded by socioeconomic stressors and barriers to accessing care. It also calls for a cross-sectoral, holistic approach to address the syndemic of NCDs and COVID-19 among refugees, emphasizing the need for international cooperation, inclusive health policies, and innovative interventions to improve healthcare provision and outcomes for this vulnerable population.
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