Medical experts have called for greater public awareness, lifestyle modifications and increased government support to address the growing burden of hypertension in Nigeria. The call was made during the Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Hypertension Society held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Speaking at the event, the Chief Medical Director of the Rivers State […]
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Medical experts have called for greater public awareness, lifestyle modifications and increased government support to address the growing burden of hypertension in Nigeria.
The call was made during the Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Hypertension Society held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Medical Director of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Professor Chizindu Alikor, identified pregnancy-induced hypertension as a major contributor to maternal mortality in the country.
He stressed the need for early detection and proper management of the condition to reduce pregnancy-related complications and deaths.
The meeting, themed “Achieving Blood Pressure Targets for Improved Outcomes: Transforming Hypertension Care in Nigeria,” brought together healthcare professionals and stakeholders to discuss strategies for improving hypertension management.
Also speaking, President of the Nigerian Hypertension Society, Professor Simeon Isezuo, described hypertension as a silent killer and emphasised the importance of regular blood pressure checks.
He expressed concern over the high prevalence of elevated blood pressure across the country, attributing the trend to obesity, excessive alcohol consumption and unhealthy lifestyle choices.
According to him, uncontrolled hypertension can lead to serious health complications and reduced productivity among affected individuals.
Professor Isezuo urged people living with hypertension to adhere strictly to prescribed medications, engage in regular physical activity and avoid sedentary lifestyles.
He also called on government at all levels to ensure the availability of anti-hypertension medications and support public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing the burden of the disease.
The experts maintained that increased awareness, early diagnosis and improved access to treatment remain critical to achieving better health outcomes and reducing hypertension-related deaths in Nigeria.
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