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Bayelsa Raises The Alarm Over Rising Cases Of Hypertension

Kazeem Tunde — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:33:31 +0000

Bayelsa Raises The Alarm Over Rising Cases Of Hypertension The Bayelsa State Ministry of Health has raised concern over the growing burden of hypertension in the state, saying many residents do not regularly check their blood pressure and are often diagnosed only after complications have developed. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, disclosed […]

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‘Hypertension Is Killing Nigerians Silently’ – FG Raises Fresh Alarm

Kazeem Tunde — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:10:55 +0000

‘Hypertension Is Killing Nigerians Silently’ – FG Raises Fresh Alarm The federal government on Friday raised serious concern over the rising burden of hypertension in Nigeria, warning that millions of Nigerians may be living with the deadly condition unknowingly as cases of stroke, heart failure, kidney disease and sudden deaths continue to increase across […]

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Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure Kills 10 million Annually, WHO Warns

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:38:13 +0000

Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure Kills 10 million Annually, WHO Warns The World Health Organisation has warned that uncontrolled high blood pressure could put over 1.4 billion people at risk of premature death. WHO, in its second Global Hypertension Report, released on Tuesday, showed that 1.4 billion people lived with hypertension in 2024, yet just […]

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Hypertension: Case For Sodium Consumption Regulation, Healthier Diets

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 27 May 2025 18:02:14 +0000

Hypertension: Case For Sodium Consumption Regulation, Healthier Diets By Esi-ife Arogundade World Hypertension Day is observed annually in May, serving as a reminder of the importance of blood pressure awareness and management. This global health initiative carries even more significance as the world continues to adapt to lifestyle changes, rising stress levels, and an increasing […]

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More Patients Are Coming Down With Hypertension In Lagos, Doctors lament

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 05:59:45 +0000

More Patients Are Coming Down With Hypertension In Lagos, Doctors lament Medical doctors in Lagos have raised the alarm over rising cases of High Blood Pressure and other hypertensive disorders among patients presenting at many clinics in the state in recent times. The doctors, under the auspices of the Association of General and Private Medical […]

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Hypertension: Reduce Salt Intake – Doctor Tells Nigerians

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 15:44:22 +0000

Hypertension: Reduce Salt Intake – Doctor Tells Nigerians A medical doctor, Dr Abdul-Afeez Adeniji, has advised Nigerians to reduce salt and alcohol intake, and avoid smoking to reduce the risk of hypertension. Adeniji, who works with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, gave the advice in an interview in Lagos. He spoke during a hypertension […]

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How to check early development of hypertension — Expert

The Editor — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 15:32:42 +0000

According to him, every human being is bound to develop hypertension in life, but sticking to regular exercise, water therapy and other positive lifestyles can delay the early manifestation of hypertension

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