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World Diabetes Day: Group laments as insulin prices soar beyond reach for average citizen in Nigeria

Africa’s diabetes cases could increase to 54 million by 2045 – WHO warns

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the number of people living with diabetes in Africa will likely rise to 54 million in 2045 unless urgent action is taken to mitigate it. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, said this on Thursday, in her message to celebrate World Diabetes Day with the theme” Breaking …

Over 800 million people worldwide have diabetes – Study reveals

Over 800 million people worldwide have diabetes – Study reveals

The number of people with diabetes has doubled over the past 30 years to more than 800 million globally, according to new data released by The Lancet. The authors emphasize the urgent need to improve early detection and effective diabetes treatment, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where cases have significantly increased since 1990. The …