The Moscow Declaration on Healthy Lifestyle and Noncommunicable Diseases: 15 Years of Systemic Changes

The landmark Moscow Declaration marks its 15th anniversary in 2026. It was adopted at the First Global Ministerial Conference on Healthy Lifestyles and Noncommunicable Disease Control – an event that laid the groundwork for the WHO Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (2013–2020), which was subsequently extended to 2030. What experience have participating countries gained from implementing the approaches set out in the Moscow Declaration? Which strategies for improving healthcare systems that take into account factors that foster longevity and healthy lifestyles can be integrated into national policies to conserve resources and enhance resilience against future threats?