High blood pressure, also known as hypertension is considered as a silent killer disease if not diagnosed early and properly managed.
Statistics indicate that over 20 million people are suffering from high blood pressure across Nigeria.
Monday, May 17th, 2021 is designated as the world Hypertension Day for this year with the theme “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer” , focusing on combatting low awareness rates worldwide, especially in low to middle income areas.
This is why the radar of Discourse on our Personality Programme Sunday Morning Live on FM is shifting to issues of hypertension as we shall be featuring a Consultant Cardiologist Department of Internal Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Dr. Amina Durodola.
You can join the programme from 8:30 to 9:30 am by tuning in to OGBC 90.5 FM and calling our hotlines 08034379453 and 08150320226 or through our social media platforms as well as on radio garden.
Date: 16th May, 2021
Time: 8:30am.
