NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- WORLD leaders meeting at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today are expected to adopt a new political declaration on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the promotion of mental health and well-being, setting the course towards 2030 and beyond.

The Fourth UN High Level Meeting on NCDs presents what health experts describe as a decennial opportunity to accelerate global action on conditions such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health. The declaration, grounded in human rights and evidence, will serve as the core framework for scaling up prevention, treatment, and support systems from 2025 onwards.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), progr...