diabetes
8 Dec
The Association of Resident Doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute-Metta, Lagos, has stressed regular exercise and health screenings as key measures to combat heart disease, diabetes, and other non-communicable diseases. Speaking at the pre-annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference tagged "Run for Health" on Saturday, December 7, 2024, the doctors discussed the growing…
19 Nov
Diabetes Association of Nigeria, Ondo State chapter, has disclosed that late detection of diabetes often results in serious health complications, hence the need for early detection. The chairman of the association in the state, Dr. Adenike Enikuomehin, who stressed the need for regular advocacy, emphasised many are not aware of the dangers of late detection…
18 Nov
As the world observes World Diabetes Awareness Month and commemorates World Diabetes Day on November 14, Africa stands at the forefront of a growing health emergency. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, are escalating across the continent, driven by rapid urbanisation, sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy dietary habits. The Executive Vice-President for Diagnostics, Africa at Roche…
16 Nov
Did you know that over eight million Nigerians are living with diabetes? Lifestyle habits, genetic factors, pancreatic damage, medications, hormonal imbalances, and alcohol are among the key culprits. Take a closer look at what is fuelling this health crisis and how to manage and prevent it. Rashidat Oyekiran lost her sister to diabetes, watching helplessly…
14 Nov
Over 24 million adults are currently living with the deadly diabetes disease in the African region alone, while 12 million others remain undiagnosed. World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, disclosed this to mark the 2024 World Diabetes Day (WDD). She warned that the number of people living with diabetes…
14 Nov
As countries observe World Diabetes Day today, Thursday, November 14, 2024, the growing impact of the disease in Nigeria, along with the struggles of those affected and healthcare providers, has come into sharp focus. Diabetes is a condition that occurs when blood sugar levels are too high, and it can be caused by a number…
6 Nov
The Lagos State government has extended the free hypertension and diabetes screening campaign, tagged "Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers," by two weeks. The campaign will now run until Sunday, November 17, 2024. This extension was announced on Wednesday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who urged Lagos residents to take…
31 Oct
Indications have emerged that about five million Nigerians may suffer from diabetes, a Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) by 2030, causing anxiety among professionals.
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The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has expressed concern over the astronomical rise
30 Oct
Lagos State Government’s plan to provide free diabetes and hypertension screening and checkups for 800,000 residents may suffer a huge
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The Federal Government has launched a free medical outreach in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to screen residents for hypertension and diabetes. The project being championed by the Health Promotion Division (HPD) of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is aimed at promoting early detection, prevention, and management of cardiometabolic diseases. Speaking during…
25 Oct
The Lagos State Government has launched a state-wide screening and public enlightenment campaign on hypertension and diabetes. The health campaign is tagged, “Know Your Numbers and Control Your Numbers”. The campaign will run from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2 at the state’s 300 primary healthcare centres and 30 general hospitals. Lagos State Commissioner for Health,…
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