The Health Sector Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON) will unveil a two volume publication on non communicable diseases (NCDs) in Abuja on Oct. 15, alongside free health screenings for participants.
HERFON Executive Secretary Celestine Okorie announced the event in a statement on Monday, saying the launch would take place at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre. The publication, titled A Review of Non Communicable Diseases in Nigeria, was produced under the HERFON Health Review Series with support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
The book features contributions from more than 70 authors and contributors, covering common and emerging NCDs, their burden, prevention, management and control in Nigeria. The foundation said the publication aims to strengthen evidence based discussions among policymakers, healthcare professionals, researchers and other stakeholders.
Limi Hospital, Abuja, will provide free health screenings during the event to promote early detection and raise awareness of preventive healthcare.
The event will feature Chijioke Kaduru, chairman of the Non Communicable Diseases Foundation in Ngor Okpala, Imo State. The Emir of Shonga, Haliru Yahaya, is expected to chair the occasion, while Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Muhammad Pate has been invited as special guest of honour.
Non communicable diseases include cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory conditions. They are often associated with risk factors such as tobacco use, harmful alcohol consumption, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and air pollution.
The World Health Organization has identified NCDs as a major public health challenge in Nigeria and has called for coordinated action across government,
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