Every year, on October 10, the world pauses to recognise the importance of mental well-being. This year’s World Mental Health Day carries a deeply human theme, “Access to services: mental health in humanitarian emergencies.” It is a call to remember that even in the darkest of times, when conflict, displacement, disaster, or loss tear through …
Every year on August 1st, the world comes together to observe World Lung Cancer Day — a day dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common and deadliest cancers globally. Lung cancer claims more lives annually than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined, yet it often remains overshadowed in public discourse. This day …
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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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~ Zainab Aderounmu Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are a class of illnesses that are chronic in nature, cannot be transmitted, but which nonetheless lowers the quality of life for those who are afflicted and may even be fatal. In low, middle, and high-income nations, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) have risen to become the main factor responsible for …
Are you aware not only adults come down with non-communicable diseases(NCDs)? Do you know that your lifestyle patterns determine the kind of NCD you develop? Have you ever cared to know the disease entities that constitute NCDs and how much havoc they have caused? Then, you need to read this article👇 NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDs): ONE …
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