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The Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has commenced the screening of 250,000 in 200 communities for Blood Pressure (BP) and hypertension across six area councils. READ ALSO:Adamawa targets 230,435…

The Oyo State Government says it is set to screen 347, 304 individuals for hypertension and diabetes as 'Project 10 Million Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers' commences in Ibadan, the capital city. READ ALSO:400 residents…

The National President of the Nigerian Cardiac Society, Professor Augustine Odili, says the recent climate change resulting in heatwaves during the day and at night, cannot worsen hypertension in peopling battling with the condition.…

The Nigerian Cardiac Society has expressed concern over the fact that three out of every 10 Nigerian adults have high blood pressure and they are unaware. READ ALSO: FG unveils 100-bed maternal Hospital in Kebbi, Kogi State The…

The World Health Organisation (WHO), has released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against the silent killer, stating that half of the…

A Consultant Cardiologist, Prof. Simon Isezuo, says hypertension is a health disorder affecting one out of every three adults in the rural areas of the country. READ ALSO: Loneliness may increase cardiovascular disease risk- Experts…

A Consultant Endocrinologist and Physician at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Professor Olufemi Fasanmade has cautioned that people who overeat may come down with diabetes and hypertension. He advised people not to allow…

The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) has called for collective efforts to address and also minimise the high burden of hypertension in the country as Nigeria commemorates the 2023 World Hypertension Day. Professor Basden Onuwubere, Chairman…

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark this year's 2023 World Hypertension Day, the Minister of Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire says the reason for the day is to combat the low awareness of Hypertension, especially in low-income countries…

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says hypertension is preventable, and can easily be detected and treated. Ehanire said this on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference to commemorate 2023 World Hypertension Day. The day which is…