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Encourage sustainable financing, mobilise investment (e.g. Via creating health-promoting environments / win-win fiscal policies)

Mr. President, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, I represent the Africa NCDs Network (ANN), a coalition of civil society networks and organizations monitoring and advancing the prioritization of NCD prevention and control in Africa. First, we align strongly with the Call to Lead on NCDs and the eight (8) Africa NCDs Network HLM advocacy priorities, including community engagement, strengthening political commitment and […]

Noncommunicable diseases

Key facts Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. Each year, more than 15 million people die from a NCD between the ages of 30 and 69 years; 85% of these “premature” deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. 77% of all NCD deaths are in low- and middle-income countries. Cardiovascular […]