Non-communicable Disease (NCD) Agenda

The Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Agenda focuses on preventing and controlling diseases that are not contagious, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illnesses. These conditions are driven largely by lifestyle factors like unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption. The agenda emphasizes global efforts to raise awareness, improve healthcare, promote healthy habits, and reduce risk factors to lower the burden of NCDs, which are leading causes of death worldwide. Addressing NCDs aims to enhance overall quality of life and reduce economic and social impacts on communities and healthcare systems.