Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a significant public health concern globally and especially in Nigeria. It is characterized by elevated blood pressure levels, typically defined as a reading of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Understanding its types… Read More
The Donate-A-Pint (DAP) project is a charitable intervention of SBI that aims at reducing mortality (deaths) from low blood level (anaemia) in patients with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) who require whole blood or blood products transfusion.
Hence, the ultimate goal of the project is to prevent shortage/unavailability of blood for patients with NCDs who require blood or blood products transfusion to prevent death of these patient.
Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a common condition of public health concern in Nigeria. Different therapeutic approaches have been developed to manage SCA, including blood transfusion. In a bid to develop a sustainable solution to the blood supply pool, the SmileBuilders Initiative organizes a blood donation drive (Donate-A-Pint Project) quarterly in Ibadan, Nigeria. This study …
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Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to the body’s inability to produce or use insulin effectively. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar. There are two main types of diabetes… Read More
An estimated one billion people globally are currently suffering from hypertension. Prevention and management of hypertension are suboptimal especially in low- and middle-income countries leading to increased complications and deaths. With increased mobile phone coverage globally, this study aims to review mobile health technologies used for the prevention and management of hypertension. Continue reading on …