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. …
When the term ‘mental disorder’ is mentioned, what comes to mind? An insane person? An incurable disease? A supernatural curse? A reflection of personal weakness? Unfortunately, misconceptions about mental health remain deeply ingrained in Nigerian society which significantly fuels stigma and neglect. A mental disorder is an illness characterized by notable behavioural and psychological expression, …
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In the bustling cities and remote villages of Nigeria, an often overlooked health crisis continues to claim lives at an alarming rate. Hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, is a major contributor to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria. Despite being preventable and manageable, it remains one of the leading …
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