Rice sector steps into NCD battle

The growing number of non-communicable disease cases in Fiji, including hypertension and diabetes, can be reduced through healthier food choices and lifestyle changes. This is according to Fiji Rice Limited’s Dreketi Mill Manager Dr Rajesh Maharaj, who says improving daily diets is critical as the country continues to battle alarming rates of NCD-related deaths. Dr […]

When partnerships become problems: Rethinking Nestlé’s role in Ghana

myjoyonline.com - 04/May 17:27

Ghana is facing a rising burden of non‑communicable diseases (NCDs); 45% of deaths in Ghana are now caused by NCDs such as hypertension, heart...

When partnerships become problems: Rethinking Nestlé’s role in Ghana

myjoyonline.com - 04/May 17:27

Ghana is facing a rising burden of non‑communicable diseases (NCDs); 45% of deaths in Ghana are now caused by NCDs such as hypertension, heart...

Family: Why Nigerian homes are cracking under pressure

veracity.com.ng - 14/May 17:47

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Nigerian families are buckling under a triple burden of silent illness, economic strain, and eroding marital...

Why Nigerian homes are cracking under pressure

newslineng.com.ng - 15/May 17:15

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan Nigerian families are buckling under a triple burden of silent illness, economic strain, and eroding marital...

Gauteng sees alarming rise in hypertension cases among young adults

dailynews.co.za - 13:45

At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as 6 Americans exposed

myjoyonline.com - 17:23

At least 100 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 390 cases suspected, the head of the...

WHO Releases Updated SHAKE Salt Reduction Package

medindia.net - 12:42

WHO launches updated SHAKE package to help countries reduce salt intake and prevent millions of deaths from hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Medical practitioner warns of rising diabetes and hypertension deaths among women in Bono Region’s Nsoatre

myjoyonline.com - 14/May 18:10

A medical practitioner at the Nsoatre Government Hospital has raised concern over the increasing number of women dying from diabetes and hypertension...