Advancing Access, a practical advocacy toolkit for improving access to NCD medicines, diagnostics and medical devices (webinar)

Access to essential medicines and health technologies remains a major challenge for people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Understanding where barriers arise, and how they can be addressed, is an important part of improving access to care.

On 10 November 2026, the NCD Policy Lab and NCD Alliance hosted a webinar presenting the Advancing Access advocacy toolkit, developed alongside the policy brief Advancing Access: Global priorities to improve access to NCD medicines, diagnostics and medical devices. The toolkit builds on earlier collaborative efforts, including the Hackccess Hackathon held in Geneva in June 2025 which led to discussions with advocates, WHO representatives and other stakeholders to identify shared advocacy priorities.

During the webinar, speakers shared experiences and practical examples from different contexts, exploring how evidence and advocacy can help address barriers to accessing NCD medicines, diagnostics and medical devices. The discussion also highlighted how the two resources can support advocates in translating policy commitments into concrete action at national level.

Explore the resources and watch the webinar recording below!