2026 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS: NCD Alliance Priority Comments on the Zero Draft (19 May 2026)
The NCD Alliance welcomes the inclusion of references to noncommunicable diseases, mental health, multimorbidity, primary health care, Universal Health Coverage and integrated systems throughout the Zero Draft of the 2026 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS. We particularly welcome the recognition that people living with HIV are increasingly ageing and experiencing noncommunicable diseases, mental health conditions and other co-morbidities.
We express concern:
In the 2021 High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS Political Declaration, several important commitments were made on integrated, people-centred care, including commitments on integrated HIV and noncommunicable disease services, mental health, social protection systems, continuity of care and broader wellbeing outcomes. We note with concern that the measurable commitments from the 2021 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS related to integrated service delivery, continuity of care, and integrated health, are not fully reflected in the current Zero Draft.
We call upon Member States to:
- Reaffirm the “Fourth 90” integrated care commitment
- Strengthen recognition of ageing with HIV and multimorbidity
- Strengthen accountability and sustainable financing for integrated care
