CEO Perspective

The economic and social cost of NCDs greatly exceeds their medical costs. The cost of inaction on NCDs far outweighs the price of their reduction.

Ninety-six years ago, The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease was founded and Vital Strategies is proud to be affiliated with this extraordinary, groundbreaking organization.

The Agreed Draft of the New Urban Agenda, the “Zero Draft”, is the world’s urban planning guide to a near future when 70 percent of the global population is predicted to live in cities.

Staying focused on the achievement of the health targets outlined in the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will bring us closer to achieving all of the Global Goals.

As the world faces rising challenges the critical question of UN leadership is also at stake.

We must be bold and we must be visible and we must tell the world that TB is here, it affects all of us, and we can and must end it.

We are thrilled that Bloomberg Philanthropies has been a steadfast partner, sharing in our vision of a world with strong public health systems and one where countries are committed to helping people.

The impacts of non-communicable diseases in the world are grave. Sixty-eight percent—roughly two out of every three deaths—are from NCDs. Diabetes. Cancer. Heart disease. And, of course, lung disease.

Indonesia is committed to carry out the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.