Investing in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) can strengthen health systems, protect economic productivity, and improve population wellbeing. Evidence shows that every dollar invested in preventing and managing NCDs generates substantial returns through reduced healthcare costs, improved workforce participation, and healthier, more resilient societies.
Yet despite this compelling investment case, progress remains uneven. Health systems continue to struggle with the rising burden of cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, chronic respiratory, cancer, and mental health conditions—diseases that now affect nearly two billion people globally and remain the leading cause of premature death. This urgency shaped the Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health adopted by the UN General Assembly, and following through on this commitment is essential.
A new report from CRA focuses on how to unleash investment in NCDs. Through real world case studies, it documents case studies illustrating the investment associated with NCDs and how barriers preventing investment can be overcome. The research also identifies the policy conditions that enable success; and outlines practical recommendations to scale financing models that work and can be replicated across different countries.
This webinar brings together leading experts in health and NCD policy. Speakers will examine the latest evidence, highlight solutions to overcome persistent financing barriers, and explore how countries can capitalize on current political will to accelerate investment.
- A keynote presentation on the need for urgency in investing in NCDs from Kalipso Chalkidou, Director of Health Financing and Economics, World Health Organization;
- The results of a new study documenting successful case studies leading to investment in preventing and managing NCDs, presented by one of the authors, Clara Zacharko, Senior Associate, Charles River Associates; and
- A discussion on the next steps at international, regional and national level with Jackson Otieno, Senior Health Financing Expert , AFIDEP. Additional speakers to be confirmed.
15:00 – 16:00 CET | Click here to register.