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Hypertension
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Health Specialist Urges Immediate Response to Rising Hypertension Rates in Nigerian Youth
Health expert Bolanle Dada calls for urgent action to address the surging rates of hypertension among Nigerian youth, warning of long-term health and economic consequences.
Uncovering the Hidden Drivers of Nigeria’s Kidney Disease Crisis
Nigeria is witnessing a rise in kidney failure among younger adults, driven by undiagnosed hypertension, the misuse of painkillers, unregulated herbal remedies, and environmental toxins.
Rising Medication Costs Fuel Hypertension Crisis in Nigeria
The Nigerian Hypertension Society has requested government intervention to lower the cost of blood pressure medication, citing a growing public health crisis caused by unaffordable treatment and poor disease management.