The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the number of people living with disabilities in Africa will likely rise to 54 million in 2045, unless urgent action is taken to mitigate it.
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A Consultant Family Physician, Dr Oluwajimi Sodipo, has called for the strengthening of public knowledge to recognise and manage high and low blood sugar levels among diabetics.
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) says diabetes care should transcend blood sugar management, as the mental well-being of no fewer than 400 million people is impacted by the daily burden of managing diabetes.
A new study suggests that keeping children off sugar in their first two years reduces lifelong risks of diabetes and high blood pressure.
Adamawa state government has begun screening no fewer than 230,435 residents for hypertension and diabetes, under the Federal Government’s Project 10 Million health initiative.
“The initiative will screen 500,000 residents aged 18 and above across all three senatorial zones in Kaduna State for diabetes and hypertension, providing free screening and services. The screenings will be conducted in two phases and will cover urban and rural areas, emphasizing underserved communities to ensure equal access to healthcare,” the state Commissioner of Health, Umma Ahmed said.
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have raised concerns about the growing impact of inflation on the ability of millions of Nigerians to afford life-saving diabetes care.
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A Medical Imaging Scientist, Dr Livinus Abonyi, has called for proper regulation and control of foods and drugs being consumed to checkmate the increasing incidence of diabetes among Nigerians.
In a bold move to safeguard the health of its citizens, the Kaduna State Government is rolling out Project 10…