Nigeria’s New Policies for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases – Time for Multisectoral Action

Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads poised to become a double-burden country where non-communicable diseases (NCDs) threaten to surpass communicable diseases, with NCDs claiming 565 lives per 100,000 Nigerians, and 447,800 lives globally, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries.

The recent NCD policy launch hosted by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in collaboration with other national and regional partners saw the introduction of several key policies…