Organized during UNGA80, the Fourth High-level Meeting (HLM4) brings together Heads of State and Government to adopt a bold, evidence-based Political Declaration aimed at stepping up global efforts on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health and wellbeing toward 2030 and beyond.
Mission & Objectives
Set a New Vision for NCDs & Mental Health: Establish ambitious, achievable political guidance to prevent and control NCDs and improve mental wellbeing. World Health Organization
Accelerate SDG 3.4: Reaffirm commitment to reduce premature mortality from NCDs by one-third by 2030 through prevention, treatment, and promotion of mental health. World Health Organization
Address Equity & Underlying Drivers: Focus on tackling social, economic, environmental, and commercial determinants that drive health inequalities and NCD risk. World Health Organization
Key Features
High-Level Participation: Heads of State and Government, national leaders, global partners, civil society and those directly affected will be involved. World Health Organization
Human Rights & Evidence-based Declaration: The Political Declaration will be grounded in human rights, built upon current global evidence, aiming for realistic yet ambitious action from 2025 onward. World Health Organization
Whole-of-Government & Whole-of-Society Approach: Encouraging integrated strategies across government sectors and societal stakeholders to reshape health systems, financing, and policies. World Health Organization
At a Glance
HLM4 is a landmark meeting offering a once-in-a-decade opportunity to reset the global response to NCDs and mental health. Midway to 2030, the world has fallen off track on several targets under SDG 3.4; urgent action is needed to avoid worsening inequities and long-term societal harm. The Political Declaration from HLM4 is intended to serve as a core framework to reinvigorate progress
