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?Ringing ears, headache signs of high blood pressure

Hypertension patient Elas Wanja Kinyua in her coffee farm at her rural home Kairuri vilage in Embu County on October 27, 2021. She has been battling the disease for years. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

Elas Wanja suffered severe headache and fatigue. Painkillers did not help. She grew weaker and the headache was interfering with her house chores and farming activities.

The 58-year-old from Kiamwinja village in Embu County was later diagnosed with hypertension at Kairuri Hospital.

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