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Nigeria's Diabetes Crisis: Urgent Need for Government Action

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Nigeria's Diabetes Crisis: Urgent Need for Government Action

Nigeria is grappling with a severe diabetes crisis, with an estimated 11.4 million people living with the disease, making it one of the highest in Africa. The lack of diagnosis, treatment, and proper healthcare infrastructure has led to a significant number of undiagnosed cases and inadequate care.

The cost of managing diabetes has skyrocketed, becoming unaffordable for many Nigerians, highlighting the urgent need for government intervention and improved healthcare systems to address this growing health catastrophe.

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