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Global Leaders Tackle NCDs, Mental Health at UNGA 2025

9/19/2025

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Global leaders will convene at the UNGA on September 25, 2025, for the Fourth High-level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health.
Dr. Jarbas Barbosa of PAHO will push for action against NCDs, responsible for 80% of deaths in the Americas.
The meeting aims to adopt a Political Declaration to improve health outcomes by 2030.
PAHO has achieved a 16% reduction in chronic disease mortality since 2000.
In Antigua and Barbuda, PAHO supports a new mental health bill emphasizing community care.

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Story summary

Global leaders will convene at the UNGA on September 25, 2025, for the Fourth High-level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health.
Dr. Jarbas Barbosa of PAHO will push for action against NCDs, responsible for 80% of deaths in the Americas.
The meeting aims to adopt a Political Declaration to improve health outcomes by 2030.
PAHO has achieved a 16% reduction in chronic disease mortality since 2000.
In Antigua and Barbuda, PAHO supports a new mental health bill emphasizing community care.