# Global non-communicable disease and healthcare challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-non-communicable-disease-and-healthcare-challenges > Updated: 2026-09-29T14:40:49.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Global health reports and regional screening programs have highlighted significant challenges regarding non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the necessity of preventive care. International health consensus has emphasized the importance of early screening for conditions such as Type 1 diabetes to prevent complications like diabetic ketoacidosis. Additionally, experts have noted that lifestyle interventions could reduce dementia risk by up to 40 percent. These efforts occur alongside growing concerns regarding shortages of essential, low-cost medications for asthma, diabetes, and hypertension, particularly in European nations like France and Germany. Regional data from Malaysia and the Maldives further illustrate the prevalence of undiagnosed NCDs. In Malaysia, the Peka B40 program identified previously undetected health concerns in approximately 44.5 percent of screened participants. Similarly, screening in the Maldives revealed that significant portions of the population suffer from high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure, with NCDs accounting for 84 percent of all deaths in the country. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Health screenings reveal high rates of undiagnosed NCDs in Malaysia and Maldives Health screenings in Malaysia and the Maldives reveal high rates of undiagnosed non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-screenings-reveal-high-rates-of-undiagnosed-ncds-in-malaysia-and-maldives ### 2026-09-12: Global health reports highlight prevention gaps and medication shortages Health reports highlight critical gaps in chronic disease prevention, including calls for Type 1 diabetes screening, dementia risk reduction through lifestyle, and rising shortages of essential low-cost drugs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-health-reports-highlight-prevention-gaps-and-medication-shortages --- Cite as: Global non-communicable disease and healthcare challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-non-communicable-disease-and-healthcare-challenges