In his closing remarks recapping the General Debate of the 68th Session of the UN General Assembly, President of the UN General Assembly John Ashe recognized Member States' calls to include NCDs in the future development agenda. 

"Throughout the week, a number of items were mentioned that countries wish to see in our
new agenda including...health care including maternal care, non-communicable
diseases, and the fight against HIV-AIDS, among others."

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