Global Week for Action on NCDs

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People holding up Invest to Protect on NCDs placard at a fun run in Geneva

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We mobilise and coordinate the NCD community

The Global Week for Action on NCDs calls on everyone to get involved—no action is too small; no voice is insignificant.

By collaborating across countries, sectors, thematic areas, we aim to reduce preventable deaths and illnesses and promote health equity worldwide.

In the run-up to the 4th High-Level Meeting on NCDs happening in September 2025, the campaign is organising around a yearly theme, highlighting critical areas where immediate action can make a difference.

In 2024-2025, it's Time to Lead.

The Global Week for Action is a campaign developed from the five NCD gaps identified by the NCD movement

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OVOV Global Advisory Committee member Prisca Githuka speaking at a press conference at the 2025 Global NCD Alliance Forum in Kigali, Rwanda.

2020

Strengthening mechanisms to ensure governments and stakeholders deliver on their commitments through transparent and regular reporting.

Explore our 2020 impact

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2021

Empowering civil society and individuals living with NCDs to play an active role in advocacy, policy-making, and monitoring efforts.

Explore our 2021 impact

Six Global Week for Action on NCDs advocates smiling with t-shirts that say 'Invest to Protect' on them at the WHO Walk the Talk Event in Geneva.

2022

Bridging the significant funding gap for NCD prevention and care through sustainable financing strategies and innovative partnerships.

Read about our 2022 impact

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2023

Promoting universal health coverage and integrated healthcare systems that provide equitable access to essential NCD services and medicines.

Read the 2023 Impact Report

2024-2025

Leadership

Time to Lead Campaign

The 2024-2025 campaign calls for bold and inclusive leadership in the two-year run up to the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs (HLM4) in September 2025.

We’re calling on all leaders to:

Accelerate implementation—Fast-track national NCD policies for a healthier, more equitable future.
Break down siloes—Foster collaboration across sectors to strengthen global health outcomes.
Mobilise investment—Align funding with the scale of the NCD challenge.
Deliver accountability—Track progress and stay true to promises made.
Engage communities—Place those living with NCDs at the heart of the response.

Visit the campaign website

Take a deep-dive into HLM4:

Policy Brief

NCD Alliance Advocacy Priorities: 4th High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the prevention and control of NCDs in 2025

Policy & Advocacy

Hub: 4th High-Level Meeting on NCDs

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Explore more

4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs

Impact

Record engagement in the first half of the 2024-2025 Global Week for Action on NCDs

What we do

We put people living with NCDs at the centre

Their stories inspiring and shaping our messages and priorities

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Samuel Kumwanje, lived experience of CKD, from the mini film 'Raise your voice' in Malawi

WATCH “Going Full Circle”, which gives a view into life for women living with diabetes in India, and the myriad of social, emotional and economic challenges that go beyond managing blood sugar.

WATCH “Raise Your Voice”, filmed in Malawi, where NCDs such as cancer and diabetes are still relatively new as a major health burden. Limited access, low investment and long distances to medical clinics contrast dramatically with the healthcare provided in high-income countries.

What we do

We create policy briefs, resources...

Practical Guides & Tools

Building strategic relationships with UN and governments to advance NCD advocacy

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Practical Guides & Tools

Pocket Guide - Mobilising for action: opportunities for civil society advocacy at the HLM4

Policy Brief

NCD Alliance Advocacy Priorities: 4th High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the prevention and control of NCDs in 2025

... and campaign tools to support civil society advocacy

'The Call to Lead' is an open letter to world leaders urging all governments to fulfil their commitments to address the burden of NCDs.

Sign the open letter

What we do

We galvanise a movement

Influencer Engagement

We secure invaluable support of Heads of Government, social media influencers, and global NCD advocates. Each of these voices amplifies our call for action, ensuring our message resonates across borders and reaches every corner of the world.

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Member Engagement

We feature range of insightful, member-authored blogs. Members also organised a range of impactful in-person events, conferences, and webinars, and launched reports—all contributing to the momentum of the Global Week for Action.

Read the member blogs