Nigeria's Battle Against Non-Communicable Diseases Rages on as $1.26 Billion Spent Annually on Treatments Africa News

Nigeria’s Battle Against Non-Communicable Diseases Rages on as $1.26 Billion Spent Annually on Treatments

Nigeria is grappling with a staggering $1.26 billion in annual spending on healthcare treatments for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancer, and diabetes, diseases that collectively account for nearly 30% of the country’s annual deaths. This figure represents an overwhelming burden on the nation’s healthcare system and household finances. According to a recent […]

Europe’s Deadliest Air Pollution Crisis: Which Countries Are Breathing the Most Dangerous Air Blog

Europe’s Deadliest Air Pollution Crisis: Which Countries Are Breathing the Most Dangerous Air

Air pollution in Europe is not just an environmental concern—it is a significant and growing public health crisis with far-reaching consequences. In 2021 alone, fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was responsible for nearly 239,000 premature deaths across the continent. However, the burden of this crisis is not equally shared. While air pollution impacts all of Europe, […]