This event on the sidelines of the 76th edition of the World Health Assembly (#WHA76) aimed to explore global progress on the inclusion of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Universal Health Coverage, highlight the benefits of investing in NCDs at the national level, and emphasize the importance of involving civil society organizations and people living with NCDs in UHC governance and decision-making roles.

The event was co-hosted by NCD Alliance and The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust