Analysis conducted by the WHO and UNDP joint programme under the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Non-communicable Diseases (UNIATF) will facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement and promote a comprehensive approach to tackling NCDs in the Russian Federation during the COVID-19 outbreak and beyond. The analysis, presented at the 4th All-Russia Forum on Public Health, highlighted that NCDs exert a significant economic, social, and sustainable development toll on the Russian Federation every year.
Immense benefits can be achieved through investment in five proven and cost-effective intervention packages recommended by WHO to address the major NCDs risk factors: four policy packages to reduce the prevalence of behavioural risk factors for NCDs – tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, physical inactivity and excessive salt consumption – and one clinical intervention package to address cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
The Government of the Russian Federation has already demonstrated strong commitment to strengthening the prevention and control of NCDs. In the current situation of a global pandemic, the Russian Federation also supports other countries in their efforts to tackle NCDs, for example through the WHO and UNDP joint programme on catalyzing multisectoral action on NCDs.
WHO thanks all donors and partners who have contributed to fund the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan to combat COVID-19. A special appreciation goes to Member States and other contributors who provided flexible funds, making it possible for WHO to deliver a coherent, strategic and broad response.
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