NCD Alliance Archives

Guillaume MuhozaFebruary 19, 2025

The Burundi NCD Alliance (BNCDA), established in 2014, is the principal civil society organization in Burundi dedicated to combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their associated risk factors. BNCDA’s work directly supports the 2030 Agenda, specifically Sustainable Development Goal 3.4, which aims to reduce premature mortality from NCDs by one-third through prevention and treatment. Following the […]

Guillaume MuhozaFebruary 18, 2025

The energy in the Kigali Convention Centre was palpable. While seasoned experts debated policy at the 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum, a different kind of energy pulsed through the halls: the energy of youth. Young people, often relegated to the sidelines of global health discussions, took center stage, demanding a seat at the table and […]

Guillaume MuhozaFebruary 18, 2025

The 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum in Kigali wasn’t just about discussing disease; it was about confronting a shifting global landscape. The Trump administration’s recent freeze on development aid, and the subsequent withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), cast a long shadow over the proceedings. The question on everyone’s mind: how would this seismic […]