Nigeria’s next health crisis may not look like an epidemic

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers are responsible for a significant number of deaths in Nigeria, yet they receive less attention than infectious diseases. According to the World Health Organization's 2025 Noncommunicable Diseases Progress Monitor, NCDs accounted for an estimated 28 per cent of all deaths in Nigeria in 2021, equivalent to approximately 467,800 deaths. The estimated probability of dying prematurely between the ages of 30 and 70 from one of these diseases is also a concern. The article highlights the need for increased focus on NCDs in Nigeria's public health discussions.

Read More