Tag: #HeartHealth
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EXCESS SALT INTAKE DRIVES RISE IN NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN NIGERIA, CAPPA WARNS
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) is sounding the alarm on Nigeria’s growing health crisis linked to excessive salt consumption. Addressing journalists at a two-day workshop in Port Harcourt, CAPPA’s Executive Director Akinbode Oluwafemi revealed that Nigerians consume far more salt than the World Health Organization’s recommended daily limit of 5 grams—mostly hidden in…
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NIGERIAN HEART FOUNDATION URGES HEALTHY LIFESTYLES TO PREVENT HEART DISEASES
“Don’t Miss A Beat” Collective action key to beating cardiovascular risks. The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) called on Nigerians to adopt healthy habits and take responsibility for their heart health during the 2025 World Heart Day in Lagos. Dr Kingsley Akinroye emphasized government, communities, and individuals must work together to create heart-healthy environments, including improving…
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WORLD HEART DAY 2025: NIGERIANS URGED TO “DON’T MISS A BEAT”
Take charge of your heart health—every beat counts in the fight against cardiovascular diseases. The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) marked World Heart Day 2025 in Lagos with a call for Nigerians to adopt healthier habits and take responsibility for cardiovascular health. NHF Executive Director Dr. Kingsley Akinroye stressed the role of governments, communities, and civil…
