UNGA Debrief: Advancing Brain Health and NCDs in the Global Agenda
Thu, Oct 23
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We will discuss the role of philanthropy in advancing coordinated action on brain health and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including a look at epilepsy as a tracer condition to examine the challenges and opportunities.


Time & Location
Oct 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom link to be shared with registration
About the Event
Join the BAND Foundation and Network for Engaged International Donors (NEID) for a timely
reflection on this year's UNGA. We will discuss the role of philanthropy in advancing
coordinated action on brain health and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including a look
at epilepsy as a tracer condition to examine the challenges and opportunities.
Speakers will include: Gardiner Lapham (Trustee, BAND Foundation), Ina Breuer (Executive
Director, NEID), Herb Riband (Director, Access Accelerated), Action Amos (Regional
