TOGETHER WE CAN LEVERAGE THE POWER OF FINANCING FOR NCDs
Sustainable, people-centered, locally led health financing is one of the most powerful tools we have to strengthen a country’s capacity to respond to the rising burden of noncommunicable diseases—including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases, and mental and neurological disorders. This is especially critical in low- and middle-income countries, where 77% of NCD deaths occur. By improving health financing systems that advance universal health coverage and strengthen primary healthcare, we are working towards better health outcomes for all.
THE CHALLENGE
Why do we focus on health system financing for NCDs?
Each year, 41 million people die from NCDs. The global economic burden of these diseases—projected at USD 47 trillion in healthcare costs and lost productivity from 2010 to 2030—remains main vastly underfunded, capturing less than 2% of global health development assistance. Countries facing this burden often lack the essential resources, capacity, and support needed to effectively close the financing gap, which undermines their ability to respond to the NCD challenge, threatening individual health and national progress.
ABOUT US
A locally led response to a global challenge
Established in 2024 through a technical partnership between Access Accelerated and the World Bank, in close cooperation with Results for Development, the Financing Accelerator Network for NCDs (FAN) addresses the critical gap in financing for noncommunicable diseases. FAN is building a coalition of global and local organizations to foster innovative, locally driven financing solutions for NCDs, with a focus on supporting countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean, and Asia Pacific.
WHAT WE DO
Sparking change and driving on-the-ground impact
Meaningful, systems-level change that positively impacts both communities and individuals requires deep local knowledge, creative thinking, and the right connections in the right place at the right time. We support governments and local stakeholders as they build resilient health financing systems, strengthen their NCD responses, and drive on-the-ground impact.
OUR MODEL
Regional NCD Financing Accelerators
Our network of regional NCD Financing Accelerators forms the backbone of FAN. By taking a regional approach, we are able to develop tailored solutions for shared challenges across countries. It promotes local leadership, fosters data-driven solutions, and supports context-specific responses to NCD financing needs.
Our focus areas
The Financing Accelerator Network for NCDs makes it easier for LMICs to tap into a deep reservoir of regional knowledge and international expertise. Our work is designed to respond to country needs and promote locally sourced interventions through three interconnected areas of action.
FAN Foresight
Regional expertise, data, and on-demand technical support
We conduct regional research and demand analysis, while providing technical support through connecting local decision-makers with experts and relevant knowledge resources.
FAN Forum
Cross-country learning
We facilitate problem-solving by holding in-person and virtual convenings, co-creating tools and resources, and helping countries adapt knowledge to local contexts.
FAN Fund
Catalytic seed funding to support programs that strengthen health financing for NCDs
We provide catalytic seed funding to support innovative initiatives and programs with strong potential to impact health system financing for NCDs.
Our mission
To partner with governments and other stakeholders in LMICs to strengthen sustainable financing systems for NCDs—driving progress towards Sustainable Development Goal target 3.4 (one-third reduction in preventable mortality fromNCDs), target 3.8 (Universal Health Coverage), as well as the World Bank's goal of reaching 1.5 billion people with quality, affordable health services by 2030—ultimately ensuring equitable access to quality NCD care for everyone.
Building a growing coalition to improve sustainable health system financing for NCDs in LMICs.
The Financing Accelerator Network for NCDs is a transformative initiative established via a technical partnership between Access Accelerated and the World Bank, in close cooperation with Results for Development.
How to get involved
FAN partners are of vital importance to the success of our initiatives around the world.
Join FAN as a country member and access the many membership benefits.
FAN makes it easier for LMICs to access NCD financing. Get started with these helpful resources and frequently asked questions.