NCD Policies and Plans

Effective policies and national plans are central to the global response to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). 0 The Action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in South-East Asia Region, 2013–2020, extended to 2030, contains good guidance and actions, and will remain the basis of the regional NCD response.

Implementation roadmap for accelerating the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in South-East Asia 2022-2030 provides strategic directions and tools with a view to prioritizing and accelerating high-impact interventions that are feasible within the national context. homev2 | WHO South-East Asia Regional NCD Roadmap

The toolkit for developing a multisectoral action plan is a “how to” guide for developing, implementing and evaluating a multisectoral action plan for prevention and control of NCDs. It is targeted at policy-makers, planners and programme managers, and is intended to help countries, provinces and cities meet the requirements for achieving global and national NCD targets and the Sustainable Development Goals.