Hypertension: putting the pressure on the silent killer

Statement 29 May 2026

79th World Health Assembly: Constituency statement on the follow-up to the Political Declaration on non-communicable diseases

On 21 May 2026, the International Federation on Ageing delivered a joint constituency statement on the follow-up to the Political Declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the 79th session of the World Health Assembly. We urge WHO and Member States to ensure that implementation of the Political Declaration on the prevention and control of NCDs...

79th World Health Assembly (WHA79): Follow-up to the political declaration of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases

On 21 May 2026, IFPMA published a statement on the follow-up to the political declaration of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, on the margins of the World Health Assembly. IFPMA welcomes WHO’s continued efforts to tackle one of the greatest health challenges of our lifetimes....

Financing health systems: Leveraging the benefits of investing in prevention against NCDs

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...