May, 2025 - SmileBuilders Initiative

World Hypertension Day 2025: Confronting the Growing Burden in Sub-Saharan Africa

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On World Hypertension Day 2025, we are reminded of the growing burden of this non-communicable disease (NCD) in Africa. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure and commonly dubbed the “silent killer”, affects an estimated 46% of Africans aged 25 and above, according to the World Health Organisation. Hypertension is a major risk factor for …

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Empowering Communities, Healing Nations: Rethinking Nigeria’s Approach to Non-Communicable Diseases

Leave a Comment / Opinion Pieces / By Saidat Olugbemisoye Oloko

Every day, more Nigerians are losing their lives to preventable diseases. While we are making significant progress in tackling some infectious diseases; we have eradicated polio, and HIV is now being adequately managed; we are now faced with a rising tide of once-rare diseases. Diabetes, hypertension, and cancer are claiming lives faster than they’re detected. …

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NCD Watch – May

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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become a major concern for the global health community accounting for about 41 million deaths a year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. [1] In Nigeria, access to healthcare services for the prevention and treatment of NCDs is hindered by numerous barriers, including infrastructure deficits, economic inequalities, demographic shifts, and …

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Month: May 2025