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World Leaders Unite Against Deadly Non-Communicable Diseases

9/24/2025

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Leaders meet in New York for the UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases to champion action against a burden killing over 41 million annually.
NCD funding remains under 2% of global health expenditure, despite high costs and lost productivity.
Kenya, Ethiopia, and Cambodia show improved access. Taxes on unhealthy products could boost funding for prevention and affordable care.

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Story summary

Leaders meet in New York for the UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases to champion action against a burden killing over 41 million annually.
NCD funding remains under 2% of global health expenditure, despite high costs and lost productivity.
Kenya, Ethiopia, and Cambodia show improved access. Taxes on unhealthy products could boost funding for prevention and affordable care.