Day 4: Advocate, agitate and communicate: Stand up, be vocal, and be strong in our uncertain world
The Forum ends with a message of hope and opportunity with the Kigali Car-Free Day as a grand finale, Katy Cooper and Alison Cox report from the ground in the final blog of the series.
Day 3: If you want to run fast, run alone; if you want to run far, run together
Meaningful involvement and community building front and center in a new blog by Katy Cooper and rapporteurs on the final day of the Forum.
Global NCDA Forum Day 2: Vibrant conversations, serious discussion
Katy Cooper and rapporteurs cover the second day of the Global NCD Alliance Forum marked by the opening of the Community Zone and two Plenaries featuring top-notch panels.
Global NCDA Forum Day 1: Coming together to act on NCDs during a time of polycrisis
In this blog, Katy Cooper reflects on the first day of the Global NCD Alliance Forum with highlights from the Opening Plenary and the different thematic paralell sessions.
Inaugural Global NCD Alliance Forum to be held in sub-Saharan Africa gets underway amidst global health turbulence
A perfect storm: noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are set to overtake infectious, maternal, neonatal, and nutritional (CMNN) diseases combined as the leading cause of mortality in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. The Global NCD Alliance Forum will look at solutions to reduce preventable deaths and disability from NCDs and improve access to quality healthcare.
Minister of State for Health, Dr Yvan Butera to address the Opening Ceremony.
Introducing the Community Zone at the 2025 Global NCD Alliance Forum
For the first time ever, the Forum will dedicate a space exclusively to community-driven initiatives, recognising the vital role of communities in shaping the global NCD response.
The 2025 Global Forum in Rwanda will bring together more than 700 delegates from 66 countries
A rich variety of sessions, including pre-conferences, high-level plenaries, and interactive gatherings in the Community Zone, await delegates to the 4th Global NCD Alliance (NCDA) Forum in Rwanda, 13-15 February. The Forum will welcome over 700 delegates from 66 countries, representing a truly multisectoral audience spanning governments, multilateral organisations, academia, the private sector, and civil society.
End of Year Update: Strengthened Programme and end of Marburg Outbreak
The 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum is fast approaching, with an enriched programme featuring new speakers and sessions. Find logistics, registration details, and more.
Global NCD Alliance Forum postponed due to Marburg virus outbreak
A message from Katie Dain, CEO of the NCD Alliance, on the postponement of the Global NCDA Forum to February 2025.
UPDATE on Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak
This is a message to all Forum Delegates regarding the Marburg virus outbreak declared by the Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Health on Friday, September 27.
