Africa Health Report

NOA Urges Nigerians to Act on Heart Health Risks Nigeria’s NOA urges citizens to heed NiMET’s 2026 climate forecast to reduce flood and climate risks.

Korede Abdullah September 29, 2026

OSUN, Nigeria – Millions of Nigerians face potentially preventable heart disease risks linked to high blood pressure,...

Salt, Sweat and Survival: Inside Nigeria’s Hidden Sodium Crisis Doctor explaining sodium balance to patient in Nigerian clinic

Otamere Gladness April 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – At a bustling clinic in Abuja, where the hum of patients blends with the...

Otamere Gladness April 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Blanket low-salt diet policies could harm Nigerians rather than improve heart health, a cardiovascular...

WHO Urges Low-Sodium Salt Switch to Reduce Heart Disease Risk Low sodium salt substitutes recommended by WHO for heart health

Otamere Gladness April 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization is urging households worldwide to switch to lower-sodium salt substitutes...

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