"A billion people are living with cardio-renal-metabolic diseases. That’s one in eight. It’s a massive challenge—and real leadership means rethinking what’s possible, focusing on prevention, and doing more than we thought we could."

- Shashank Deshpande

This inspiring Leadership Dialogue delves into what real leadership on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) looks like — from both a lived experience and private sector perspective. Filmed around the World Health Assembly in Geneva, the conversation explores how people living with NCDs are stepping into leadership roles to drive accountability and change in their communities—while also highlighting how health systems and companies can lead by fostering collaboration, focusing on prevention, and rethinking what it takes to make a difference.