Experts link rising salt consumption to hypertension, kidney disease in Nigeria
The average Nigerian consumes between 2.8 to 10 grams of salt per day, more than double the World Health Organisation's ...
Tag: Kidney disease
FACT CHECK: Nigerian pastor’s viral sermon promoting more salt intake is misleading
Chris Oyakhilome falsely alleges that advice to reduce salt intake is part of a global agenda to keep people sick ...
Health group urges government to enforce salt limits, mandate food warning labels
According to NHED, the current level of salt consumption in Nigeria is far above the global recommendation, largely due to ...
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WHO confirms first human death from bird flu H5N2
WHO noted that this is the first recorded case of a human infected with the H5N2 virus, which is different ...
Actor Amaechi Muonagor dies at 62
The late actor suffered a stroke and sought financial support from his fans in November 2023.
Veteran actor Amaechi Muonagor seeks financial help for kidney transplant (VIDEO)
The actor was diagnosed with kidney disease, diabetes, and stroke in 2023.
Obasanjo seeks support for kidney patients, laws to prohibit organ harvesting
Mr Obasanjo stressed the need for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to increase its capacity to provide support to ...
Nigerian woman battling kidney disease cries for help
The life of 47-year-old Mrs Ugbede took an unexpected turn when she began experiencing unusual symptoms.
Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Chinedu Nwadike, is dead
The gospel artiste was famous for his hit song, 'God of Vengeance'.
World Kidney Day: 10 signs you could be having Kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease often has no symptoms in its early stages and can easily go undetected.
World Kidney Day: Surviving Kidney Disease In Nigeria
The President of the Nigerian Association of Nephrology says about 25 million Nigerians have kidney disease.
Abuja community residents enjoy free tests for kidney diseases
The residents were advised on the best ways to care for their kidney and the entire wellbeing.
Kidney disease causes 20% deaths in Nigerian hospitals — Nephrologist
The Nephrologist pushed for the establishment of a renal registry.
