Nigeria Urged to Combat Heart Disease Epidemic with Bold Policies
Nigeria marks World Heart Day 2025 with a focus on combating cardiovascular diseases fueled by poor diet and tobacco use. Corporate Accountability Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) urges the government to adopt bold policies like salt reduction in processed foods and higher taxes on sugary beverages and tobacco.
The rising toll of heart diseases poses a national emergency, with many Nigerians struggling to afford treatment. The Nigerian Cardiac Society reports a high prevalence of high blood pressure among adults.
CAPPA stresses the importance of reinvesting tax revenue into strengthening the healthcare system for better cardiac care access.
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