InternsKnowStuffAboutNCDsToo

Nimble interns working on #NCDs in the mold of David/Dawut going up against Goliath/Jalut. Pro-#multilateralism. No cherry-picking. No anti-industry bias.

[Menno van Hilten (INACTIVE ACCOUNT) @mennovanhilten]

Translation: #COVID19 crisis’ devastating impacts ✖️ our failures. Because we have yet to take #NCDs seriously. Because we haven’t invested adequately in #NCDs. Because we have yet to right the power imbalances. Because we have undervalued #ODA for #NCDs. https://t.co/y4VWeqqH7P

[Menno van Hilten (INACTIVE ACCOUNT) @mennovanhilten]

Translation: The reality is that our Decade of Action and Delivery has become the #DecadeOfRecovery . The prevention and treatment of #NCDs must be at the forefront of government strategies for recovery to safeguard our communities against future shocks. https://t.co/9iAk8E8AUX

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

We are hosting a strategic roundtable with the world’s leading #NCDs experts on how to strengthen NCD service delivery through #UHC. Thanks, @RMinghui, for very inspiring opening remarks. Great start of the meeting.

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

Yet another wake-up call: We cannot afford to waver on the commitments made by all countries in 2019 to include #NCDs into #UHC benefit packages.

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

Like #COVID19, #NCDs does not respect national borders and can only be defeated collectively.

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

The 2011 #UNGA Political Declaration on #NCDs was first #multilateral public health instrument that was not included in any #ODA decisions. Until 2019, when @NorwayMFA was first #DAC Member to step forward and provide ODA for NCDs through bilateral and multilaterar channels.

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

2000-2010: Rapid progress in reducing NCDs around the world
2010-2020: Progress on hold, despite three #HLMs.
Why?
1. No #ODA to build minimum critical capacity in #LMICs
2. Interest groups promoting economic, trade & commercial interest goals jumped into vaccum to provide advice

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

🦠 #COVID19, as horrible as it is, must be a wake-up call that prompts all leaders to understand that our assumption and approaches to investing in #NCDs - and that inaction is a danger to everyone.

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

Time is not on our side: #Insulin was invited 100 years ago. All opportunities must be seized to make #insulin accessible and affordable for all. @WHO will continue supporting #PLWNCDs. We cannot wait another 100 years.

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

Additional investment of #ODA in #COVID19 pandemic + #NCD epidemic = a future that protects people & planet and promotes prosperity.

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

In many parts of the world, #COVID19 is colliding with the ongoing #NCD epidemic and risks blowing #NCDs way of course. There is no good reason for any country not to include #NCDs in (1) their #COVID19 recovery plans (2) #UHC benefit packages.

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

Reasons for optimism as we all work in concert to turn this #COVID19 crisis into an opportunity. We need to strengthen policies to treat #PLWNCDs and prevent and control their risk factors in humanitarian emergencies.

[NCD Alliance @ncdalliance]

Event co-host @DrTedros @WHO emphasizes the impacts of #COVID19 on people living with #NCDs and major impact on countries with high proportions of people living with #NCDs.

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

So true. After 20 years of underinvestment in #NCDs, only 1/3 of countries can provide drug therapy counseling services to their populations to prevent heart attacks & stroke. #COVID19 has uncovered the inability of health systems to respond to needs of #PLWNCDs in most #LMICs

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

🦠 #COVID19 has deepened existing inequalities & vulnerabilities. Recovery requires transforming our socio-economic development model, giving a much higher priority to health + investment in #NCDs. Equity holds the key: for the successful control of the pandemic and for recovery.

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

🔝 This week’s newsflash on #NCDs:
✔️ 8 steps to build back the NCD agenda differently, but better
✔️ Recordings of webinars for MoH: Now is the time for a great reset of the NCD response
✔️ Welcome remarks by @RMinghui
✔️ Presentations on #COVID19 and #NCDs
#NextGenNCD

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

Such constructive discussions today at briefing on #NCDs for Permanent Missions. We talked about the deadly interplay b/ #COVID19 pandemic & NCD epidemic, how to build back the NCD agenda differently, but better.
#NextGenNCD
Our PPT is available here https://t.co/1sMsV5FKhl

[Menno van Hilten (INACTIVE ACCOUNT) @mennovanhilten]

Essential slides on #NCDs available here.
https://t.co/Xg8akqJrP8

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

FAQ: #SIDS are a special case for sustainable development. #NCDs constitute one of the major challenges for SIDS in 21st century, as do sea-level rise and climate changes, and all forms of #malnutrition

[Bente Mikkelsen @MikkelsenBente_]

FAQ: #SIDS include 40 @WHO Member States located in five (out of six) WHO regions