Timely answer to our health challenges

We are facing a pressing challenge that threatens the health and well-being of our people—non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension, are now the leading cause of death in the country. Their steady rise is a concern that cannot be ignored, as they not only drain our healthcare resources but also hinder the nation’s developmental goals.

No lolo and lola left behind: Efforts underway for senior health and welfare

philstar.com - 27/Oct 03:12

As our population continues to age, senior citizens—especially those living with non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart...

5 essential lessons about tobacco everyone should know

pulse.com.gh - 17:06

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, stroke, cancer, and respiratory diseases are among the major health and development challenges of...

Jamaicans urged to take personal responsibility for their health

jamaica-gleaner.com - 31/Oct 05:12

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has declared that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a crisis not just for his ministry,...

Stroke: Neurologist urges patients to seek counselling, psychological support

veracity.com.ng - 31/Oct 18:20

By Chidinma Ewunonu-AlukoDr Olaleye Adeniji, a Neurologist at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has advised stroke patientsto always seek...

New diabetes drugs may lower heart disease risks, study finds

knowridge.com - 04/Nov 10:48

The rise in type 2 diabetes has become a significant public health concern in recent years. This form of diabetes happens when the body struggles to...

Better Health: Diabetes and sexual health

nationnews.com - 24/Oct 21:49

Diabetes, a prevalent non-communicable disease in the Caribbean, can significantly affect sexual performance in both men and women, yet this issue is...

As chronic disease rates rise, Mayors urge action for healthier food in African cities

thesierraleonetelegraph.com - 31/Oct 12:46

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 October 2024: Partnership for Healthy Cities, a global network of 74 cities committed to saving lives by preventing...

Three-Decade Rise in Women's Chronic Kidney Disease

medindia.net - 28/Oct 21:13

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases among women have nearly tripled globally in the past three decades, marking a significant rise in this health...

Are e-cigarettes safer?

newsday.co.tt - 03/Nov 05:37

If you don't smoke, don't start. If you smoke, quit. If you don't quit, change. That is the message of Philip Morris International (PMI), the company...

Agricultural Cooperation Among BRICS Countries: A Panacea For Food Security In The Global South? – Analysis

eurasiareview.com - 27/Oct 23:54

Agricultural cooperation among BRICS countries is a crucial tactic to address the pressing issues of hunger, poverty, and malnutrition that afflict...

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