
Africa NCDs Network (ANN)
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The ANN is a group of African NCDs Civil Society organizations and individuals working to build a continental movement for the prevention of NCDs.
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13-09-2020 06:19:31
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ANN's ED Ferdinant M. Sonyuy was in attendance. He spoke on the Regional Perspectives on NCDs in Africa, the Role of the ANN in supporting National Responses & Advocacy for the UNHLM. He highlighted common regional challenges, ANN' Advocacy priorities & Ghana's expected contribution



Here is the interview of Ferdinant M. Sonyuy, Executive Director, ANN with DEVEX media during the Global NCD Forum in Rwanda-Kigali, on addressing the Burden of NCDs in Africa. This is a message to leaders. Watch here: youtu.be/Hc95PidzrPE?si… #NCDAF2025 #ActOnNCDs





Yesterday, ANN's ED Ferdinant M. Sonyuy made his voice heard on behalf of 70 CSOs in Africa in the UN Multi-stakeholder Hearing on NCDs. He urged member states on three critical points. This Occasion was to receive inputs ahead of the 4UNHLM. Read more here: facebook.com/share/p/1AJ2yz…


⌛️The countdown is on. 19 weeks from today, the UN #HLM on #NCDs will help shape the future global health agenda. Ferdinant M. Sonyuy of Africa NCDs Network (ANN) lays out what’s at stake and why community-driven action is essential. 📺youtube.com/watch?v=02xaMB…


You need to read this report as it is very timely & highlights important areas to take note of when it comes to NCD Financing in Africa. ANN's ED Ferdinant M. Sonyuy has been playing a key role in this initiative by being an advisor. This is a new lens on NCD Financing in Africa.




At yesterday's event, Labram Musah of Ghana NCD Alliance shared his experience from the UN Multi stakeholder session and his country expectations. One key expectation was massive media engagement. "We have to engage the media, so they drive the agenda forward and ask questions independently."


The The African Union and the World Health Organization renew strategic partnership to drive impact and strengthen #health systems in #Africa. “This renewed agreement comes at a critical time, as cuts to bilateral aid imperil the health of millions in Africa,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
