FIP 2026 World Congress Programme - PLMO-02 -Advancing global action on NCDs: From policy to implementation

PLMO-02 -Advancing global action on NCDs: From policy to implementation

Tracks

Room 517-CD

Monday, August 31, 2026

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Details

Chair(s) TBC Introduction: This plenary will be organised as a panel discussion and will build on the morning plenary session by translating global commitments on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) into practical implementation. It will explore how health systems and pharmacy can operationalise action across key areas, including equity, access, vaccination, self-care, supply chains and patient-centred care. The session will bring together global leaders to share perspectives on how collaboration, innovation and partnerships can drive progress in addressing NCDs and strengthening people-centred health systems. The session will conclude with the launch of a new FIP NCD declaration. Programme:

16:30 – 16:35	Opening remarks by the co-chairs
16:35 – 17:15	High-level panel discussion: Advancing global action on NCDs: From policy to implementation, featuring
	Dr Manjulaa Narasimhan, Scientist in Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Child, Adolescent Health and Aging, WHO, Switzerland
	Mr Greg Perry, Director General Global Self-Care Federation, Switzerland
	Dr Lisa Koonin, Founder and Principal Health Preparedness Partners, USA
	Ms Katrien van Laere, Senior Vice President, Medical & Nutritional Science, Danone, Netherlands
	Ms Petra Khoury, Global Director for Health and Care, IFRC
	Prof. Stephane Heymans, Head of the Centre for Heart Failure Research, Department of Cardiology, Maastricht University
17:15 – 17:30	Launch of the FIP NCD declaration

Take home messages: Global NCD commitments must be translated into practical, collaborative and equitable action, with pharmacy playing a key role in implementation, access, continuity of care and health system strengthening. FIP Development Goals: FIP DG 13

To learn more about these FIP Development Goals, click on the links below. FIP Development Goal 13: Policy Development FIP Development Goal 15: People-Centred Care FIP Development Goal 18: Access to Medicines, Devices & Services

Chairs & speakers

Dr Lisa Koonin

Founder And Principal

Health Preparedness Partners

Panel discussion

Mr Greg Perry

Global Self-Care Federation