The global burden of non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs) disproportionately affects the world’s poorest population, those with the least access to prevention, treatment, and care. In response, the Lancet Commission on Reframing NCDs and Injuries for the Poorest Billion is driving a transformative agenda in low-resource settings, including Nigeria.

In collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoHSW) and HSDF, the Commission is advancing progress through the National NCDI Poverty Commission and the broader NCDI Poverty Network.

HSDF’s engagement began with the development of a comprehensive Situation Analysis—a data-driven snapshot of Nigeria’s NCDI landscape. This informed a rigorous, expert-led priority-setting process that identified the most pressing conditions affecting Nigeria’s most underserved communities.

Building on this foundation, we partnered with the FMoHSW and the Centre for Integration Science (CIS) to conduct a Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC) study. The findings are instrumental in shaping cost-effective, integrated models of care to deliver high-impact NCDI services within existing health systems, ensuring that the poorest are not left behind.

This collaborative momentum continued on May 8, 2025, with a presentation at the NCDI Secretariat Rounds, hosted by the NCDI Poverty Network Co-Secretariat. The session, chaired by Dr. Neil Gupta (CIS), featured insights from Priye Ruth Igali and Musa Na’Allah Abubakar of HSDF, who highlighted Nigeria’s achievements and future priorities.

At HSDF, we remain deeply committed to advancing equitable, inclusive healthcare solutions. By supporting government and global partners, we aim to ensure that every Nigerian—regardless of socioeconomic status—has access to the care they need and deserve.

Read the full report on Nigeria’s NCDI priorities and strategies:

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