Nepal NCD Alliance

Various organizations and likeminded individuals working in the field of NCDs in Nepal came together as a loose network in 2013, and henceforth, Nepal NCDA was established in March 12, 2013. The founding NNCDA committee included representatives from Nepal Heart Foundation, Nepal Diabetic Society, RECPHEC, Nepal Cancer Relief Society and freelancer health journalists. Later on it was joined by Nepal Hypertension Society, BPK Memorial Cancer hospital, Nepal health Journalist Forum, Yoga and Naturopathy centre and others. Although the NNCDA was in the form of a loose network it participated actively in several NCD related national and international forums. NNCDA represented twice in the Global NCD Forum which was organised in Sarjah, UAE.

NNCDA actively participated in policy advocacy related to control of alcohol, industrial trans-fat, tobacco products, state financing for treatment of major NCDs, Package for intervention of NCD risk factors, Rheumatic heart disease prevention and others.

After 9 years of operation, NNCDA has been officially registered in the Company Registrar office of the Government of Nepal   in 22 February 2022 (10.11.2078 BS ) as a not for profit company. It is also affiliated to the Nepal Social Welfare Council. NNCDA is an active member of the SEAR NCD Alliance and a full member of the global NCD Alliance.

NNCDA aims to conduct public health program, training, research activities for NCDs prevention and control, and to support government policies and programs. Its ultimate aim is to reduce the burden of NCDs in Nepal and support the people living with NCDs. NNCDA is directed by its constitution, annual general meetings and an elected board, in order to create synergies and to plan strategies.