This policy brief informs governments on key priorities for the 4th United Nations High-Level Meeting (UN HLM) on NCDs and Mental Health to deliver on NCD goals and commitments, including for mental health and neurological conditions. It lays out NCD Alliance’s five advocacy priorities, building on the WHO Global NCD Compact 2020-2030, along with detailed content that must be included in the text of the Political Declaration of the HLM.

We can create a fairer and healthier world by implementing evidence-based solutions for tackling NCDs. We need leadership to turn government commitments into reality now.

NCD Alliance priorities for the 4th UN HLM on NCDs Political Declaration:

1. ACCELERATE IMPLEMENTATION: Fast-track national implementation of evidence-based NCD policy recommendations to achieve progress on health and well-being for all, focusing first on those left furthest behind.
2. BREAK DOWN SILOES: Bring NCDs to the centre of global health and development agendas to consolidate efforts and achieve more through integrated action.
3. MOBILISE INVESTMENT: Provide sustainable financing for NCD across the full continuum of care that is sufficient to match the disease burden.
4. DELIVER ACCOUNTABILITY: Track, measure and fulfil commitments on NCD prevention and care in the lead up to 2025, 2030 and beyond.
5. ENGAGE COMMUNITIES: Put people at the heart of the NCD response, supporting civil society, communities and people living with NCDs to be advocates, engage with policy makers, and occupy key decision-making roles.