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The hidden salt crisis worsening hypertension in Nigeria
By Folasade Akpan For many Nigerian households, salt is an essential ingredient that brings meals to life. From traditional soups and stews to modern…
Tag: Hypertension
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Hypertension and stories of survival: A call for action
By Abiemwense Moru On a busy afternoon in Abuja, conversations about hypertension moved beyond statistics and policy discussions. They became deeply personal stories of…
Health
Expert decries rising hypertension, diabetes cases among young Nigerians
By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Marvelous Idemudia, a medical doctor at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Clinic, has expressed concern over the growing…
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Civil servants commend free hypertension, blood sugar screening exercise in Abuja
By Justina Auta Civil servants in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have lauded a free hypertension and blood sugar screening exercise aimed…
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Hypertension: May & Baker seeks Govt’s interventions on cost of drugs
The pharmaceutical giant, May & Baker Nigeria Plc., has identified hypertension treatment as a ‘lifetime medication’, calling for Federal Government’s interventions to reduce cost of its drugs to enhance access.
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World Hypertension Day: May & Baker advocates routine blood pressure checks
May & Baker Nigeria Plc on Friday urged Nigerian adults to cultivate the habit of checking their blood pressure regularly to prevent hypertension-related complications and sudden deaths.
Health
Good nutrients regulate heart functions, blood pressure – Nutritionist
A Food and Wellness Therapist, Mrs Ifeoma Onuoha, says regular intake of good nutrients helps the heart to work efficiently and manage blood pressure.
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Experts call for free treatment, stronger policies to tackle hypertension
By Justina Auta Health experts have called for free treatment programmes, stronger policies and improved funding to address the growing burden of hypertension…
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Patients decry high treatment cost as world marks hypertension day
By Catherine Egwuom Some Nigerians who have hypertension have decried the high cost of treatment and shared their experiences and challenges in managing…
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Patients urge more funding for hypertension control
By Justina Auta Patient advocates have called on the Federal Government and National Assembly to prioritise funding for hypertension, describing it as a “silent…