This HLM4 is a critical opportunity for countries to demonstrate national leadership and commitment to tackling the world’s biggest killers. Every year, NCDs and mental health conditions take millions of lives, with devastating impacts on families, societies, and economies. Yet the current draft of the Political Declaration risks backsliding on past commitments, with weaker language on prevention policies, financing, and accountability. At a time when people everywhere are calling for bold action, it is essential that countries signal political will at the highest level — both through visible leadership in New York and through strong commitments at home.

PURPOSE OF THIS LETTER

This template letter is designed to help civil society organisations, advocates, and partners directly engage with government decision-makers — including:

• Permanent Missions to the UN in New York
• Ministries of Health
• Ministries of Foreign Affairs

The letter outlines key NCDA priority recommendations for protecting and strengthening the Political Declaration during this critical phase of negotiations.