How can we better invest in people?

Taking NCDs Seriously

January 22, 2026
09:00–09:45 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease and diabetes claim over 70% of lives worldwide, yet they are not a priority in the global health agenda due to their slow and not easily detectable development. From grassroots health services promoting physical activity to emerging digital tools for self-monitoring of metabolic levels, can harnessing place-based solutions be the key to addressing...
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Speakers

NB
Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association
MM
Mosa Moshabela
Vice-Chancellor and Principal
University of Cape Town
SV
Shamsheer Vayalil
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Burjeel Holdings
JW
Johan Westman
Chief Executive Officer
AAK

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