Each year, the Global Week for Action on NCDs raises awareness about NCDs while focusing on a specific theme. 2026 is the Time to lead! This theme has continued since 2024, aligning with the fourth High-level meeting of the UN General Assembly on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and the promotion of mental health and well-being (HLM4) which took place on 25 September 2025. This year, we are pushing to see leaders’ pledges become reality.