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AFRICA NCDs NETWORK

NCD RELAY · AFRICA 2026

AN AFRICAN CIVIL SOCIETY CONVENING

21–23 November 2026 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

From commitments
to African-led action.

Advancing NCD Health Security,
Sovereignty and Resilience.

Join national alliances, civil society, young leaders, people living with NCDs and partners to shape Africa’s next chapter of NCD advocacy.

Convened by ANN and East Africa NCD Alliance, with the Ethiopian NCD Alliance, Africa CDC and partners, alongside CPHIA 2026.

NCD RELAY 2026

Africa
takes
the lead.

ADDIS ABABA

Looking towards the 2028 Global NCD Forum

3 days

Dialogue, coordination & action

USD 200

Registration per participant

A shared roadmap

Regional priorities. National action.

WHY WE GATHER

A stronger voice.
A shared direction.

The first African NCD Relay convening brings civil society and partners together to translate the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting and continental commitments into coordinated advocacy and action.

Build capacity, strengthen partnerships and contribute to a regional advocacy roadmap connecting African priorities to the 2028 Global NCD Forum.

Our thematic priorities

  • Sustainable financing for NCDs
  • Prevention and control policies and advocacy
  • Integration into primary health care
  • Universal health coverage
  • Accountability, governance and civil society coordination

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE · DRAFT FOCUS

Three days to move the agenda forward.

DAY 01 · 21 NOVEMBER

Set Africa’s advocacy priorities

Understand the post-HLM4 context and identify shared African NCD advocacy priorities.

DAY 02 · 22 NOVEMBER

Connect systems and civil society

Position NCDs within global health reform and strengthen coordinated civil society action.

DAY 03 · 23 NOVEMBER

Agree the roadmap and follow-up

Validate priorities, commitments and mechanisms for national and regional action.

TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE CONVERSATION

Register for the convening.

One form per participant. Choose the USD 200 payment route or enter an approved ANN waiver or sponsorship coupon.

How to register

1. Enter your details.
Complete one Google registration form per participant and provide an accurate email address.

2. Choose your fee route.
Pay USD 200 through the official ANN checkout, or use an ANN-issued waiver or sponsorship coupon.

3. Submit your reference or coupon.
Paid participants enter their transaction reference. Coupon holders enter their code and submit without paying.

4. Await ANN confirmation.
ANN verifies the payment or coupon and sends a separate registration confirmation. Submission alone does not confirm a place.

Have a registration coupon?

In the Google Form, choose “Use an ANN waiver / sponsorship coupon” and enter the code supplied by ANN. Coupons are checked after submission for authorization, email match, expiry and available uses.

A coupon covers the registration fee only unless additional support is separately confirmed in writing.

Registration link coming soon

ANN will add the official registration link here once registration opens. Venue information, recommended hotels and transport schedules will follow.

REGISTRATION SUMMARY

$200 USD

Per participant · Registration fee

ANN and partners provide

  • Transport between the conference venue and recommended hotels.

Participants arrange and pay for

  • Flights and related travel costs
  • Hotel / lodging
  • Personal and incidental costs

Venue and recommended hotels

To be announced. Hotel recommendations, booking information and shuttle schedules will follow.

Transport from other hotels is not guaranteed. Airport transfers are not included in the transport commitment stated here.

CPHIA attendance

This registration is for the NCD Relay convening only. CPHIA registration is separate.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

Your questions, answered.

Who should attend?

National and sub-regional NCD alliances, civil society organizations, youth advocates, people living with NCDs, policymakers, researchers, technical agencies and partners committed to African-led NCD action.

Does an alliance nomination complete my registration?

No. Nomination, sponsorship authorization and registration are separate steps. If ANN approves registration support, use the coupon provided by the Secretariat in the registration form.

How will I know my registration is confirmed?

Form submission acknowledges your request. ANN checks payment or coupon authorization and sends a separate confirmation. Do not pay again while a transaction is under review.

What happens if my coupon is invalid?

Your submission remains pending while ANN checks the issue. Contact the Secretariat to correct the code or clarify your sponsorship before making a payment.

Are flights and hotels included in the USD 200 fee?

No. Participants cover flights, lodging and incidental costs unless separate written sponsorship says otherwise. ANN and partners arrange transport between the venue and recommended hotels.

Can I request an invitation letter or accessibility arrangements?

The Google Form includes an invitation-letter request and an optional field for practical accessibility or dietary requirements. Please do not submit passport scans or medical diagnoses through the registration form.

Africa NCDs Network

NCD Relay Africa Regional Convening 2026
21–23 November 2026 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Registration enquiries and approved cancellation/refund and privacy terms will be added by ANN before registration opens.