Similarly, Mrs Deborah Njoku said the strike had disrupted her son’s treatment, saying she was contemplating the option of seeking treatment at a private hospital.
“African governments can lead the way by implementing their commitments through policies and programmes that address the root causes of hypertension.”
“Prior to this, these registrations have been carried out manually, a process that has been characterised by low coverage and inadequate data.”
“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.”
NHF has called for collective efforts to address the country’s high hypertension burden as Nigeria commemorates Wednesday’s 2023 World Hypertension Day.
Mr Nnadi said the seized pharmaceutical products had a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N27,861,538.
“Issuing threats will definitely worsen the problem. If no work, no pay is implemented, our members will determine how we will handle it.
Mr Adigun said there had not been an increase in the number of recorded people infected with the virus nowadays because people were no longer coming out for tests.
The country reported 26,147 cases, including 39 imported cases, bringing the total caseload to 31,465,107, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said.
UNEP said plastic pollution could be reduced by 80 per cent by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policy and market shifts.
