Blog - 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 aimed at addressing the burden of NCDs in Nigeria .'Revitalizing NCDs Prevention and Control in Nigeria -- Strengthening Multi-Sectoral Collaboration,'
One of such is tobacco use which is particularly a risk factor for nearly all NCDs, contributing to the high prevalence of diseases like lung cancer and heart disease., setting the stage for stricter tobacco regulations with violators facing fines of N50,000 to N100,000 or even imprisonment for 10 years or more. Still, aboutglobally, which has fueled the rising incidence of type 2 diabetes and NCDs. In 2021, the Federal Government of Nigeria introduced a SSB tax.
For example, the HFN has identified 859 hemophilia patients, only 3% of the expected number based on the global prevalence rate of."The underdiagnosis in Nigeria exposes a critical shortfall in healthcare awareness and services for individuals with bleeding disorders, indicating a need for improved diagnosis and care.
· Public and private sector collaboration to promote healthy environments and reduce exposure to NCD risk factors.
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