The Rising Pressure of Hypertension in Nigeria

<p><strong>World Hypertension Day </strong>is aimed at raising attention on the importance of better hypertension control. This important worldwide activity, started by the World Hypertension League (WHL), was first held on May 14, 2005. Its purpose is to communicate to the public the importance of hypertension and its serious medical complications, and to provide information on its prevention, detection, and management.</p><p>The theme for this World Hypertension Day 2024 is, ‘Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer’, promoting increased awareness of high blood pressure and accuracy in blood pressure measurement, toward the control of hypertension related NCDs, especially in low to middle income areas.</p><p>That is why this year's theme calls for a national webinar for doctors in Nigeria. Tune in to watch an interesting, <strong>LIVE Talk &amp; Panel Discussion on 30th May 2024, at 2:00 PM Nigeria time</strong>. Watch our esteemed faculty, <strong>Prof. Ranti B Familoni, Dr Sodipo Oluwajimi Olanrewaju</strong>, and <strong>Prof. Alhaji A. Samaila </strong>discuss:</p><ul><li>Hypertension in Africa: The Cardiologist Perspective</li><li>Hypertension in Africa: The Family Medicine Perspective</li><li>When to refer a patient of hypertension to a specialist?</li></ul><p>The discussion will be followed by a <strong>Q&amp;A session </strong>and a bonus session on how you can <strong>enhance your medical practice through Shalina MedSpace.</strong></p>