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Diabetes, hypertension silent killers in rural areas - medics

From (L): Fredrick Waititu, Samwel Mahugu, Cynthia Omenge, Dr Geffrey Mutuma, Sarah Masila, Stephen Kimani, and Joanne Kabure during the Launch of a campaign dubbed 'Know your numbers' that involves Body Mass Index (BMI), and blood pressure. June 1, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

Health experts are calling on the Ministry of Health to expand sensitisation efforts on diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure) to rural areas, warning that many people are dying before they are diagnosed.

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