The 2011 UN Summit on NCDs highlighted the pressing need to address NCDs globally, particularly in developing countries which are the hardest hit but have the least resources.
The Cambridge Post-UN Summit Conference on 20th January 2012 explored next steps for the UK by gathering experts from academia and civil society with representatives from the private sector, the media, and government departments.
On the 31/01/2012 The Humanitarian Centre held a Parliamentary reception which aimed to raise awareness of noncommunicable diseases and mental health and make recommendations, following the above conference, to address the question: ‘How can the UK appropriately contribute to the prevention and treatment of noncommunicable diseases and mental health in the developing world?’
The outcomes from the Cambridge Conference were translated into key messages and policy recommendations (see below) and brought to the attention of MPs, Parliamentarians, civil servants, and policy-makers at a reception in the House of Commons.
This conference raised many more ideas that we were able to capture in these policy recommendations – please add any of your opinions/ideas/comments below. We’d love to hear more and continue the discussion.
Click here (or on the image above) to download your copy of the policy recommendations:
I thought it may be helpful to highlight some of organisations that are running campaigns on various aspects of NCDs and Mental Health in Developing Countries, for those people who want to get more involved in advocacy:
Movement for Global Mental Health:
http://www.globalmentalhealth.org
NCD Alliance (remember to look out for their Action Alerts!):
http://www.ncdalliance.org
National Heart Forum: http://www.heartforum.org.uk/
NCD Action Network: http://ncdaction.org/
CBM UK: http://www.cbmuk.org.uk/
The Oxford Health Alliance: http://www.oxha.org/