Analysis of alcohol policy in Nigeria: multi-sectoral action and the integration of the WHO "best-buy" interventions.

Background: Harmful alcohol use is a modifiable risk factor contributing to the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases and deaths and the implementation of policies focused on primary prevention is pivotal to address this challenge. Policies with actions targeting the harmful use of alcohol have been developed in Nigeria. This study is an in-depth analysis of alcohol-related policies in Nigeria and the utilization of WHO Best Buy interventions (BBIs) and multi-sectoral action (MSA) in the formulation of these policies.

Correction to: Non-communicable disease prevention policy process in five African countries.

After publication of the article [1], it was noticed that the title has erroneously included 'authors' in the end.

Non-communicable disease prevention policy process in five African countries.

Background: The increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in sub-Saharan Africa is causing further burden to the health care systems that are least equipped to deal with the challenge. Countries are developing policies to address major NCD risk factors including tobacco use, unhealthy diets, harmful alcohol consumption and physical inactivity. This paper describes NCD prevention policy development process in five African countries (Kenya, South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Malawi), including the extent to which WHO "best buy" interventions for NCD prevention have been implemented.

Analysis of tobacco control policies in Nigeria: historical development and application of multi-sectoral action.

Background: Tobacco use is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases and policy formulation on tobacco is expected to engrain international guidelines. This paper describes the historical development of tobacco control policies in Nigeria, the use of multi-sectoral action in their formulation and extent to which they align with the World Health Organisation "best buy" interventions.

Methods: We adopted a descriptive case study methodology guided by the Walt and Gilson Policy Analysis Framework.