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.
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“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.
In a bold move to safeguard the health of its citizens, the Kaduna State Government is rolling out Project 10…
The Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Salma Anas-Kolo Ibrahim, has called for urgent action to address the growing issue of hypertension and excessive salt consumption in Nigeria.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the rising prevalence of hypertension is getting alarming, as it continues to cause morbidity, mortality and economic impact among the population.
A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Bode Adejumo, has urged Nigerians to embrace preventive measures and lifestyle changes that could help to live a healthy life and thereby, curb the prevalence of hypertension.
The Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Prof. Babatunde Salako, has urged Nigerians to pay attention to…
The Nigeria Hypertension Society (NHS), has advocated regular High Blood Pressure (HBP) checks among Nigerians to facilitate early detection and treatment.
The Nigeria Hypertension Society has expressed concern about the rising cost of medicines for the treatment of hypertension, saying this…
A Consultant Physician at Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Prof. Godwin Onyebueke says the increase in diabetes and hypertension cases is due to economic stress caused by hardship in the country.