The NCD Alliance is a formal, membership-based, non-governmental organization (NGO) in Geneva, Switzerland. It is dedicated to a world in which everyone can live a healthy and productive life, free from the preventable suffering, stigma, disability and death caused by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The NCD Alliance maintains strategic relations with the World Health Organization (WHO), UN and governments and is at the forefront of elevating NCDs onto the global health and development agenda.
The NCD Alliance has a global network of more than 425 members in 60+ countries. This includes global and national NGOs, scientific and professional associations, academic and research institutions, private sector entities and dedicated individuals.
GOLD is a partner of the NCD Alliance and as a supporter is able to engage with the NCD leadership and ensure that COPD is considered in discussions on global NCD issues and implementation strategies.
The Alliance has produced a briefing document about problems with access to therapy, including for chronic lung diseases, in preparation for the UN High Level Meeting.
Read a UNGA statement from GOLD regarding the prevention and control of NCDs and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing at the recent High-level Meeting of the UN General assembly.
GOLD is working with the NCD Alliance to further the efforts of the FIRS working group promoting:
- Inclusion of language in the Political Declaration from the UN High-level NCD meeting (2025)
- Development of a WHA Resolution to increase access to quality, affective, and affordable inhaled medicines for patients with COPD and asthma (2026)