Global Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health

Global Declaration on Non communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health:

World leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a historic global political declaration that jointly addresses non communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health for the first time.

• The Global Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health is a political declaration adopted by UN Member States to accelerate prevention, control and care of NCDs and mental health conditions through an integrated approach.
• It represents the first UN declaration to treat NCDs and mental health together, recognising their shared risk factors and societal impact.
• Published by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
• Adopted during the Fourth UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health (2025)
• Targets to be achieved by 2030:
  • The declaration introduces first-ever global “fast-track” outcome targets:
    • 150 million fewer tobacco users
    • 150 million more people with hypertension under control
    • 150 million more people with access to mental health care