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

Source link : https://www.afric.info/2024/09/27/news/nigerias-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 […]

Author : AFRICA-NEWS

Publish date : 2024-09-27 16:00:02

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