The International financing dialogue for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health is a joint effort between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank Group. This meeting supports the preparatory process leading up to the Fourth High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of NCDs and mental health in 2025.
The objectives of this collaborative effort are to define and build consensus among stakeholders on actionable national strategies and policy recommendations that enable and enhance the integration of NCDs and mental health in national health financing systems. Discussions will also focus on how to integrate prioritized NCDs and mental health responses within national health and financing plans, aiming to prevent NCDs and mental health conditions while providing high-quality, equitable services that are integrated into existing health systems and broader public health ecosystems.
Furthermore, this dialogue aims to inform a forward-looking agenda that guides countries towards accelerating progress towards realizing the targets under SDG 3.4 by 2030. A draft of technical background papers has been prepared for consultations with Member States, non-State actors, UN agencies, WHO, World Bank, as well as other multilateral organizations.
This meeting will bring together up to 150 participants including representatives from selected Member States across different sectors (primarily health and finance), WHO, UN agencies, World Bank, other multilateral organizations as well as interested non-State actors such as civil society groups and people living with NCDs or mental illnesses. The meeting will take place in person with livestreaming available for selected sessions.
The working language of this meeting is English with interpretation provided in all official UN languages.
