The Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Alliance, in collaboration with the Rwanda NCD Alliance, organized the 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum, themed "Leadership on NCDs Towards 2025 & Beyond." It was held in Kigali, Rwanda, from February 13 to 15, 2025. The forum brought together over 650 participants from across the NCD community to promote advocacy activities in advance of the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs. The discussions focused on strengthening leadership, organizing sustainable financing, and increasing grassroots advocacy to address the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Fidelis Obaniyi, CSEA's Research Associate, participated actively in the sessions contributing to conversations about critical NCD-related challenges and solutions. Some of the challenges raised include: Priority interventions for reducing the burden of chronic lung disease and other tobacco-related health problems. The Role of Law and Data in Implementing NCD Best Buys, Civil Society-Led Advocacy for Prioritizing Domestic Resource Mobilization, and Youth Leading the Way on NCDs.

The forum also provided a platform for the participants to exchange knowledge, collaborative action, support efforts to improve effective NCD policies, resource allocation, public health initiatives and gain unique insights into evidence-based advocacy, health policy implementation, and community-driven initiatives to improve NCD outcomes. CSEA’s participation in the 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum reaffirms its dedication to advance NCD policy, promote sustainable health policies and improve public health outcomes in Africa.