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In particular, we commend the expansion of cost-effectiveness analyses to new interventions, parameters, and country data, which reinforces their investment case.<\/p>\n<p>More specifically, we applaud:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The changes made to healthy diets interventions with cost-effectiveness analyses, now targeting and specifying unhealthy nutrients beyond salt (sugars, trans-fats, saturated fats); and the call for countries to develop national dietary guidelines and nutrient profile models;<br \/>\n\u2022 The changes made to the tobacco control interventions, including specifying the pharmacological interventions recommended for tobacco cessation.<\/p>\n<p>We urge Member States to:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Support the draft decision adopting the updated Appendix 3 and allowing WHO to<br \/>\nregularly update its interventions based on latest data and evidence;<br \/>\n\u2022 Resource and integrate NCD prevention and care interventions within Appendix 3 into UHC benefit packages \u2013 health promotion and disease prevention are core elements of the continuum of care and, as such, the realization of UHC requires accelerated national implementation of Appendix 3;<br \/>\n\u2022 Sensitize all government sectors about the health, social and economic return on investment of these interventions, in line with seeking a well-being economy.<\/p>\n<p>We urge WHO to:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Establish a clear and inclusive regular update mechanism for Appendix 3 that is protected against undue influence from health-harming industries;<br \/>\n\u2022 Shed light on Appendix 3 methodology, including how reference studies are selected;<br \/>\n\u2022 Develop guidance on prioritization and the benefits of combining Appendix 3<br \/>\ninterventions, and consider interventions to control common NCD co-morbidities;<br \/>\n\u2022 Integrate population-wide interventions within Appendix 3 into WHO&#8217;s UHC compendium;<br \/>\n\u2022 Integrate existing and upcoming policy options on mental health, oral health and air pollution into the NCD response;<br \/>\n\u2022 And before its publication, retain the term of \u2018best buys\u2019 as a well-recognised and easily understood signal to policymakers.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you.<\/p>\n<p>Led by: NCD Alliance. Supported by: Global Alliance for Tobacco Control (formerly, the Framework Convention Alliance), Global Health Council, Handicap International Federation, International College of Surgeons, International Diabetes Federation, International Federa-tion of Medical Students Associations, International Society of Nephrology, PATH, The Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind (Sightsavers), Union for International Cancer Control, Vital Strategies, World Cancer Research Fund International, World Heart Federation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a statement led by the NCD Alliance at the 76th World Health Assembly on Agenda item 13.2 Political declaration of the third high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, and mental health. 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