A community leader, Peter Ejeh, commended the navy for bringing quality and free medical services to their doorsteps.
The federal government has begun cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic life support, and automated external defibrillator training for its health ministry staff.
No fewer than 6,445 youths on Saturday, mounted Bima Hill to mark the 2025 Annual Cultural Festival of Hina Community in Yamaltu/Deba LGA, Gombe.
The medical expert described the finding as “deeply concerning.”
Ms Ibrahim stressed the need for public education and policy intervention to tackle cardiovascular diseases.
Mr Isezuo stated that hypertension had silently killed and disabled many Nigerians in their productive years more than any disease.
The expert, a consultant and family physician, said lack of spirituality has been linked to high BP.
According to him, the ministry was worried because hypertension has no symptoms but could lead to serious health complications if left untreated.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has disclosed plans to educate secondary school students on the dangers of drug abuse in the state.
“Of this number, only 52 per cent are aware of their condition while about 35 per cent are on treatment, and less than 14 per cent have their blood pressure controlled.”
