UN adopts Political Declaration marking major step forward for NCDs and mental health
NCD Alliance welcomes the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health, marking a significant milestone for the global NCD agenda.
The Declaration introduces new, action-oriented targets to accelerate progress on prevention, care, and investment.
“Today’s adoption sends a clear signal that countries are ready to scale up action on NCDs and mental health. Implementation must now be swift, sustained and matched with the necessary resources”
Given the urgent need for action on NCDs, we regret that the procedural objections of a small number of member states have delayed the adoption of the Declaration. What matters now is moving from commitment to action, ensuring momentum is not lost.
We urge champions across the system to continue driving implementation, upholding UN commitments, and sustaining the momentum needed to deliver real improvements for people living with NCDs and mental health conditions worldwide.
