By Aderogba George A coalition of health advocates has called for stronger public education and awareness on food labelling systems and healthier food policies to reduce the growing burden of cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria. They made the call at a news conference in Abuja following a road walk organised toContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru Dr Emmanuel Sokpo, Country Director of the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), says non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and hypertension are increasingly affecting populations across Nigeria. Sokpo spoke at a meeting with Health Editors on cardiovascular health and healthy food environment prioritiesContinue Reading
By Justina Auta/Folasade Akpan Patients living with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to urgently release and implement the 2025 national budget for NCDs to fulfil its Universal Health Coverage (UHC) commitments. The Patient Advocacy Working Group for NCDs Financing in Nigeria, comprising hypertension patients,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta/Folasade Akpan Stakeholders have renewed calls for increased funding for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and the full integration of essential services into Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to improve care for millions of affected Nigerians. The call was made in Abuja at the inception meeting of the Media Community ofContinue Reading
