Integrating maternal, newborn, child health and non-communicable disease care in the sustainable development goal era

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and maternal newborn child health (MNCH) are two deeply intertwined areas that have been artificially separated by global policies, resource allocations programming. Optimal MNCH care can provide a unique opportunity to screen for, prevent manage early signs of NCDs developing in both the woman neonate. This paper considers how NCDs, NCD modifiable risk factors, metabolic factors impact MNCH. We argue integrated management is essential, but this faces challenges manifest across all levels domestic systems. Progress toward Sustainable Development targets requires joined-up action.