The United Nations Interagency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of NCDs (UNIATF) brings together 45 United Nations system agencies and intergovernmental organizations to support governments in reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including mental health conditions, to meet the goals and targets of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
In line with its 2022- 2025 strategy, the Task Force uses its networks and expertise to help governments develop and introduce effective responses to prevent and control NCDs. It provides high quality technical support to enable governments across the world to develop and implement multisectoral action that is aligned with broader national development plans.
The Task Force was established by the United Nations Secretary-General in 2013 and reports to the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The Secretariat is based in WHO’s Headquarters in Geneva.
To date, the Task Force has provided support to over 40 countries:
This Decision-making tool promotes a principles-based approach in engagements with private sector entities so that credibility, integrity and sound government processes are ensured and protected. This is intended to safeguard public health and its beneficiaries from any unintended adverse social, economic and environmental impacts arising from business practices, products or services.
