#NCD Advocates Call for More Resources, Higher Taxes on Unhealthy Products and Decriminalising Suicide at #UN Hearing ⬇️
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Missed the discussions on #MentalHealth at #NCDAF2025?
Our Communications Adviser Faith Nassozi has written up a detailed blog on the forum. Delve into the event below!
This September at #UNGA, the 4th high-level meeting on #NCDs will address their growing burden on health. In @devex.com we underscore the need to adapt to today’s public health challenges and uphold commitments. #NCDAF2025 vitalstrat.org/41lVYGL
50 million lives saved over the next 50 years.
Our President and CEO, Mary-Ann Etiebet, joined a plenary at the NCD Alliance Forum to discuss how we can make this a reality through health taxes.
📢 5 takeaways: vitalstrat.org/434eLcq
📸 Highlights from #NCDAF2025
If the excise taxes currently imposed on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks are increased by 50%, this would save 50 million lives over the next 50 years. - Our President and CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D. at #NCDAF2025. vitalstrat.org/4k0M0Dp @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social
ISN was honored to join the #NCDAF2025 session on Universal Health Coverage, represented by Advocacy Chair Ifeoma Ulasi. Kidney health is vital to UHC—without it, we can’t tackle NCDs or ensure no one is left behind. Strengthening kidney care access is 🔑 to equitable, sustainable healthcare for all.
Proud to join the GLOPAKH-led session on cardio-renal and metabolic conditions at #NCDAF2025, represented by ISN Advocacy WG Chair, Ifeoma Ulasi. Kidney disease affects 10% of the 🌎 population and is set to become the 5th leading cause of death. Tackling this challenge requires global collaboration
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“Increasing taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by 50% will reduce 50 million preventable deaths over the next 50 years." - Our President and CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D. at the Global NCD Alliance Forum #NCDAF2025
Treatment for #NCDs & mental health places a significant burden on families, who may face catastrophic out-of-pocket health costs.
At tomorrow’s #NCDAF2025 session, leaders from PATH, @unitedgmh.bsky.social, @who.int & more will explore ways to make NCD/MH medicines more accessible 👉 bit.ly/3CZRKfS
Thank you Kigali, Rwanda Mayor Samuel Dusengiyumva for the warm welcome and our discussion on our #NCDs prevention and air quality monitoring work through #cities4health. #NCDAF2025
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It’s a wrap! 🙌 Big thanks to our amazing panelists & attendees for an insightful session at #NCDAF2025 on "Unlocking Health Equity: Addressing #NCDs through #UHC & Financial Protection!" Shoutout to the NCD Alliance for hosting this Forum🌎 The conversation continues here: lnkd.in/exMxrQ6t
Our interactive session is live! #NCDAF2025
💬Q1: What key messages can strengthen financial protection for UHC and NCDs ?
💬Q2: What actions will you take to make this a priority at the UN HLM on NCDs?
Join the discussion on the LinkedIn group 🔗 lnkd.in/exMxrQ6t
🚨 Starting soon! Join us for "Unlocking Health Equity: Addressing NCDs through UHC & Financial Protection" at #NCDAF2025 (Room AD1).
💡 Not in Kigali? No problem! Join the conversation remotely - share your thoughts in our dedicated LinkedIn group 🔗 lnkd.in/exMxrQ6t @wacihealth.bsky.social
🌃About last night: 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲
The opening reception was a great moment to connect deeply through music and smooth interactions.
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What a session! ⭐️ Huge thanks to our brilliant speakers & attendees for the rich discussions at "Leveraging the Lusaka Agenda for Stronger Health Systems". From CSO advocacy to aligning GHIs, it's clear: the Lusaka Agenda is key to build resilient health systems 🙌 Special thanks to NCDA! #NCDAF2025
Attending #NCDAF2025 today? Join our session 'Priority interventions for reducing the burden of chronic lung disease and other tobacco-related health problems', led by Prof Guy Marks and @who.int, NCD Alliance and tobacco control colleagues, at 4pm CAT: forum.ncdalliance.org/sessions/pri...
Delighted to be at #NCDAF2025 as lead rapporteur. And this morning I get to listen (and not notetake!) to a session on creating a social movement on #obesity.
🎤 "I have the right to know what is in the products I consume." — Vivian Leal, Costa Rica SaludHable #NCDAF2025
🎤 "We are now in turbulent times when it comes to development. The only constant thing is YOU. Communities are steadfast, people living with NCDs are steadfast." — Lea Kilenga, Executive Director, Africa Sickle Cell Organisation. #NCDAF2025
🎤 “In these turbulent times, we need bold leadership that embraces solidarity over division, co-creation over isolation, and collaboration over self-interest. The NCD community is impatient for change, and this year’s Forum is our opportunity to see it happen.” — Dr Monika Arora #NCDAF2025
On Wednesday I spoke at the Pre-Youth conference for #NCDAF2025 highlighting 3 key NCD issues for policy makers in #CMR & #Africa & provide strategic investment recommendations!
“#Healthcare for YP is not just about treating the body, but amplifying the voices of those whose futures depend on the care we provide - ensuring their needs, hopes & concerns are heard & acted upon with compassion & urgency!
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#NCDs are the silent pandemic- preventable, but deadly. Investing in prevention, early diagnosis and equitable care is not just a health priority, it’s a development necessity. #NCDAF2025 #ActOnNCDs #OHISD
A message to our Honourable Malawi President
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Happening today! 🚀
Attending the #NCDAF2025 in Kigali? Join us in Room AD12 to discuss strengthening the CSO position on the #LusakaAgenda— an initiative driving better alignment of global health funding with national priorities, UHC, and sustainable health systems. See you there! 🙌
Hoy fui co-lead en una sesión sobre Storytelling and Advocacy en la defensa de las ENT (Enfermedades No Transmisibles), destacando el valor de nuestras historias para impulsar un Call to Lead en la Global Week for Action on NCDs.
#NCDAF2025 #LeadOnNCDs #ActOnNCDs
What does it take to accelerate actions on #NCDs? Looking forward to exploring this & more at 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum in #Kigali! Engaging discussions, meaningful collaborations, and (of course) some great Rwandan coffee await. ☕ Who else is here? Let’s connect! #NCDAF2025
Join us at the #NCDAF2025 for our event on “Unlocking Health Equity: Addressing NCDs through UHC & Financial Protection”.
🤝 #UHC, #PHC and #NCDs advocates will gather to align advocacy strategies ahead of the UN High-level Meeting on NCDs.
➡️ Register: forms.gle/jRj1ZJgfN7yB... @uhc2030.bsky.social
