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Hypertension: The silent killer, by Falmata Maaji Muhammad

Hypertension: The silent killer, by Falmata Maaji Muhammad Story by Falmata Maaji Muhammad (Student at Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt) High blood pressure (hypertension) is something we hear about often. But why is it called the silent killer? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 1.4 billion people worldwide live with hypertension, that’s 1 in 3 adults. Sadly, only 1 in 4 manage to keep it under control. What is Hypertension? Hypertension means the force of blood against your artery walls is too high. • Normal: below 130/80 mmHg • High: 130–140 mmHg or more (systolic/...
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Kaduna to begin...

Kaduna to begin monkeypox vaccination in high-risk areas The Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board has announced a plan to launch a monkeypox vaccination campaign in...
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Nurses suspend warning...

Nurses suspend warning strike after negotiation with govt The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially suspended its seven-day warning strike, four...
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Nigerian doctor makes...

Nigerian doctor makes history in U.S., wins all eight residency awards, as programme director prostrates to celebrate him (video) A Nigerian doctor in the United...
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FG, Kwara offer...

FG, Kwara offer free transportation to pregnant women in labour The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Kwara State Government, has engaged the services of...
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Lassa Fever Outbreak:...

Lassa Fever Outbreak: 152 dead, 105 LGAs affected in Nigeria, Ondo, Bauchi, Edo worst hit As of epidemiological week 28 in 2025, the Nigeria Centre...
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FG urges cancer...

FG urges cancer patients to leverage health insurance The Federal Government has urged Nigerians undergoing cancer treatment to register with the National Health Insurance Authority,...
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NCDC confirms massive...

NCDC confirms massive outbreaks of cholera, dengue, Mpox, diphtheria in Nigeria The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed widespread outbreaks of...
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5 reasons you...

5 reasons you need to stop leaving the toilet seat up Do you leave the toilet seat up when you flush? A simple question...
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8 natural home...

8 natural home remedies to remove lizards from your house  As temperatures rise, lizards often sneak indoors in search of food, water, and cooler shelter. They...
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