New partnership between NCDA and Haleon to promote a more inclusive noncommunicable diseases response
Geneva (Switzerland) - The NCD Alliance is proud to announce a new partnership with Haleon, a global consumer healthcare company, to promote healthier communities and strengthen the global response to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
NCDs are the world’s leading cause of death and disability. They are responsible for 43 million deaths every year, hitting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) the hardest. While NCD incidence keeps rising globally, this doesn’t have to be the case. Most NCDs – up to 80% - can be prevented or delayed by tackling the joint risk factors and determinants that drive them.
The partnership supports delivery of the NCD Alliance strategy 2021-2026 overall, with a particular focus on health promotion and prevention of NCDs. The partnership will seek to elevate the response on two particular issues - the intersection of oral health and NCD prevention, and air pollution as a major risk factor for NCDs and a driver of climate change.
Katie Dain, CEO of NCDA, said: “We are delighted to be kicking of this new partnership with Haleon, our first consumer healthcare company partner. The need for decisive action to prevent NCDs is urgent and undeniable, and we look forward to combining our expertise and reach to support healthier environments and communities.”
Ed Petter, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Haleon said “Partnering with the NCD Alliance is a key step in our efforts to make everyday health more inclusive and accessible. NCDs remain one of the greatest health challenges of our time and tackling them requires collaboration and co-creation across sectors. By working together, we can help empower communities with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to lead healthier lives. This includes advancing oral health, raising awareness of the inextricable links between the environment and health, and improving health literacy. These steps are essential to preventing disease and enabling people to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing.”
The partnership comes at a critical moment for the NCD response. While the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health held in September 2025 generated political commitments, translating these into action is far from guaranteed. Civil society is stepping up to sustain momentum, calling on governments to close the gap between commitments and implementation, and ensure accountability.
