Friends of the Task Force

• Promote an effective UN system response in supporting countries prevent and control NCDs and improve mental health and wellbeing through multisectoral, whole-of-government and whole-of-society action as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
• Work with the Task Force to raise financing for the prevention and control of NCDs as part of the broader SDG response;
• Work together to achieve universal health coverage; 
• Identify synergies between their priorities and the work of the Task Force;
• Collaborate with the Task Force by identifying and providing technical assistance to support its programmatic work, including its global joint programmes;
• Help the Task Force evaluate its impact. 

• Provide advice on the strategic direction of the Task Force and its work;
• Contribute to enhancing the effectiveness and coherence of the UN system through an innovative cost-effective platform;
• Encourage an SDG response that is truly integrated; 
• Provide catalytic support to help countries deliver on their global and country-level commitments to tackle NCDs and improve mental health and wellbeing within the broader context of sustainable development.