Bukola Afeni
The Health Sector Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON) will on Thursday, October 15, 2026, hold a National Discourse on NCDs Prevention and Control, with the presentation of its book titled “ A Review of Non Communicable Diseases in Nigeria” and free health screening for guests by Limi Hospital, Abuja.
The event will hold at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, by 11:00 a.m.
The Executive Secretary of HERFON Dr Celestine Okorie made the disclosure in a press statement.
He said the free health screening initiative is aimed at promoting awareness on the importance of screening and early detection in preventing and managing NCDs, especially hypertension, diabetes and other diseases with associated issues of stroke and sudden death syndromes.
Dr Okorie disclosed that the book is published under the HERFON’s National Health Review series. The holding of this event is to bring together health proferssioners and key stakeholders to examine non-communicable diseases in Nigeria.”
The event will provide comprehensive resource for understanding the burden of NCDs and issues surrounding their prevention, management and control in the country.”
According to HERFON, the event is part of its efforts to promote evidence-based discussions and strengthen understanding of health challenges requiring sustained attention from policymakers, healthcare professionals, researchers and other stakeholders.
The event will feature HRH Dr. Haliru Ndanusa Yahaya, Emir of Songa, as the Chairman of the occasion. while the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, is expected to attend as the Special Guest of Honour.
HERFON is inviting media organisations, health professionals, policymakers, development partners, researchers and members of the public to participate and join the conversation on addressing non-communicable diseases in Nigeria.
