The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has intensified efforts to reduce salt consumption across Nigeria, launching a nationwide
read more FG launches nationwide salt reduction drive to curb hypertension, heart disease
“Malaria and malnutrition are deeply interconnected. Malaria reduces appetite and food intake…”
The post Malaria is major illness affecting malnourished children – MSF appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The report shows that while the prevalence of hypertension remains high, awareness of high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases improved in 2025 compared with 2024.
The post Four in 10 Nigerian adults live with hypertension – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Data released by the health body ahead of the 2026 World TB Day show that 378,000 people died from TB in the WHO African Region in 2024, while 2.7 million people were newly infected within the same period
The post Africa bears 25% of global TB burden despite declining deaths- WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
