World Hypertension Day: Defeating the silent killer
The President of Nigerian Hypertension Society, Prof. Simeon Isezuo, has called for a nationwide concerted effort in the war against hypertension, the silent killer. Isezuo, who stated this during the marking of this year’s World Hypertension Day, said hypertension is the leading preventable cause of death and disability in Nigeria and globally. He observed that no single group can win the battle alone; hence all should be involved, including government, health workers, civil society, private sector and spiritual and traditional leaders.
7th June 2026