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New advocacy brief on access to medicines and medical devices

Barriers to access NCD medicines, diagnostics and devices are not inevitable; they are shaped by policy decisions, governance arrangements, financing choices, and market dynamics. 

Our newly published brief outlines the NCD access community's priorities for improving access to medicines and medical devices in the context of ongoing global advocacy processes.

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NCDs – a global health threat with actionable solutions

With smart investments, strong leadership, and people-centred policies, we can reduce preventable deaths, strengthen health systems, and create healthier, fairer societies.

Learn more: What are NCDs and how can we act?

Noncommunicable diseases — including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, mental health and respiratory conditions, as well as kidney, musculoskeletal, oral, eye and ear conditions, and many others — are the world’s leading causes of death and disability. But most are preventable or manageable.

Discover the evidence-based policy solutions that work, and how bold policies, smarter investment, and community leadership can save millions of lives.

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NCD Alliance – a powerful, people-driven movement

Our network unites civil society, advocates, and people living with NCDs across diseases, risk factors, and geographies. We work with partners at every level — from local champions to global institutions — united by a vision of a healthier, more equitable world. Together, we drive change through bold advocacy, strong partnerships, and a shared commitment to equity.

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“Living with chronic kidney disease has made me realise that advocacy isn’t just about policy – it’s about saving lives. Together, we can build systems that don’t leave people behind.”
Samuel Kumwanje
NCD advocate living with chronic kidney disease in Malawi
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From prevention to care, financing to community engagement — our work is driving change where it matters most.

Explore how we’re turning commitment into action across our four impact goals — and how you can be part of it.

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