Neurologists Raise Alarm as Cases Surge
Nigerian neurologists are highlighting a surge in stroke and brain-related health conditions, noting that one Nigerian suffers a stroke every minute. They are calling for urgent government intervention to improve infrastructure, public awareness, and access to preventative care.
Why it matters
The report underscores a critical public health crisis in Africa's most populous nation, emphasizing the need for systemic healthcare reform to address preventable non-communicable diseases.
Professor of Neurology and Precision Medicine at the University of Ibadan and one of Nigeria’s foremost stroke and brain health specialists, Mayowa Owolabi. Photo: Janet Ogundepo
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