15 Dec 2021
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease and stroke, represent a soaring 74% of global deaths. The legacy of chronic under-investment in NCDs has exacerbated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, NCDs received only 1.6% of official development assistance (ODA) for health. Given the complexities imposed by the pandemic on global health architectu...
15 Dec 2021
Publication
19 Nov 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated more than ever the need for global and national leadership in supporting resilient health and other systems, and the reality that health, economy and better societies are inextricably linked. Also important is t...
08 Nov 2021
In 2021, NCD Alliance launched the series Turning the Tide to draw attention to bold actions addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that are being carried out by communities and organisations. The series, which was produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, reached more than 128 million people across the globe. Building on the success, the NCD Alliance and its partners recent...
08 Nov 2021
Report
07 Oct 2021
On June 14 and 15, NCD Child, in partnership with the Ghana NCD Alliance and the South Africa NCD Alliance hosted an Independent Summit Dialogue for the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS). The event was an opportunity for organizations and in...
Report
23 Sep 2021
This policy research report was commissioned to The George Institute for Global Health by the NCD Alliance, with support from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. We would like to thank Kent Buse, David Peiris, Emma Feeny from T...
24 Apr 2021
While the global public health field has always been acutely aware of the potential for a worldwide pandemic, none of us could have anticipated COVID-19's profound impact during the past year. Organisations working tirelessly to expand access to cervical cancer prevention and treatment have not been spared by COVID-19's disruption. Amidst the ever-widening global pandemic, cervical cancer took the...
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
On the occasion of 2021 World Obesity Day (4th March), Johanna Ralston and Margot Neveux from World Obesity Federation share their views on the risks and the range of root causes surrounding obesity in the context of COVID-19. For more info, click Access.
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
As part of the Our Views, Our Voices initiative, NCD Alliance launched a Global Consultation with People Living with NCDs to gather first-hand experiences of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations for governments to build strong, equitable and people-centred health systems and more resilient communities in the aftermath of the pandemic. Click Access, for more info....
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
The 148th annual WHO Executive Board (WHO EB) begins today until Tuesday 26 January, when Member States will agree upon the agenda for the World Health Assembly and the resolutions to be considered by the Assembly. Within these pillars, the NCD Alliance has identified key items that are relevant for the global NCD agenda. Click Access, for more info.
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
Published in Foresight Global Health magazine, an open letter signed by NCD Alliance President Mr Todd Harper, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, UNICEF Executive Director Ms Henrietta Fore, and Minister of International Development for Norway Mr Dag-Inge Ulstein challenges governments to face the hard lessons learned through COVID-19 and seize the moment to build back better, ensuring th...
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
Health and care workers are the backbone of health systems and have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 response. For more than a year many have had to work without the protection and resources they need. Click Access, more info.
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
We are excited to announce that the theme for the 4th Global Week for Action on NCDs will focus on people and participation to accelerate progress on NCDs! This year’s campaign from 6-12 September 2021 will unite the NCD movement and beyond to help bridge the gap on community engagement. Click Access, for more info.
24 Apr 2021
