WHO Warns of Patient Safety Risks in NCD Care
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for stronger patient safety measures in the treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), warning that…
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NCDs
Africa Sounds Alarm Over Rural NCD Care Gap
ABUJA, Nigeria – African health leaders have warned that millions of people living with severe noncommunicable diseases in rural communities remain without access to…
WHO Targets Better Maternal Care for NCDs
GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) is stepping up efforts to improve maternal care for chronic diseases, announcing plans to develop new…
Experts Warn Nigeria Against Fortifying Ultra-Processed Foods Nationwide
ABUJA, Nigeria – Public health experts urge Nigeria to rethink food fortification policies, warning that ultra-processed foods could worsen chronic disease risks. At a…
UN Assembly Unites Mental Health, NCDs in Historic Global Declaration
ABUJA, Nigeria – Global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopt a declaration integrating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health into a…
Africa CDC Secures $2.65m Grant to Tackle NCDs
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has secured a $2.65 million grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation…