Roughly three in five babies are not breastfed within the first hour of life, putting them at higher risk of death and disease, say UNICEF and WHO in a new report.

Though not explicitly on the agenda, NCDs featured prominently at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) at UN Headquarters in New York, 9-18 July.

At the 2018 High-Level Political Forum Member States will discuss a sub-set of Sustainable Development Goals under the theme ‘Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies,’ reviewing in depth SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation; SDG 7 on affordable and clean energy; SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities; SDG 12 on responsible consumption and production; SDG 15 on responsible consumption and production, and SDG 17 on partnerships for the goals. This briefing document provides guidance to national and regional advocates regarding the 2018 UN HLPF and outlines opportunities for engagement by explaining why the HLPF matters to the global health community, detailing key messages, the relevance of NCDs to the SDGs under review, and provides useful links for further information.

WHO SEARO 70th Regional Committee Meeting (6th September 2017 - 10th September 2017) statement by WCRF International, supported by the NCD Alliance and the Healthy India Alliance, on Agenda item 8.6: SDGs and Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage

The HLPF, held from 10-19 July in New York, concluded with Member States adopting a Ministerial Declaration. NCDA, together with several partners, convened a side event to discuss the links between nutrition & diet throughout the 2030 Agenda and mechanisms for promoting healthy environments.