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| Rita Melifonwu, Founder and CEO, Stroke Action Nigeria |
A clarion call has been made to the general public on how to prevent strokes and reduce the prevalence of strokes in Nigeria. This call was made by Stroke Action Nigeria, in collaboration with national, regional, and international partners, as part of its programmes in commemorating the 2024 World Stroke Day, marked on the 29th of October. The annual event, led by the World Stroke Organization, aims to raise awareness about stroke prevention and encourage individuals to act.
In a press release, made available to Nigeria
Natural Health Online www.kimekwu.com, Stroke
Action Nigeria stated that even though one in four individuals will experience
a stroke in their lifetime, almost all strokes can be prevented by managing
nine key risk factors. These risk factors are: Hypertension, Diabetes,
Atrial fibrillation, Obesity and overweight, Lack of exercise and physical
activity, Smoking, Alcohol drinking habits, High
cholesterol levels, as well as Diet high in fat and salt.
According to the organization, “To prevent
strokes, Stroke Action Nigeria urges everyone to take the Global Challenge by
engaging in thirty minutes of physical activity daily, such as Walking, Biking,
Running, Swimming, Yoga, and Team sports like football, basketball, and so on. Join
the global effort to prevent strokes because together, we can be greater Than Stroke.”
As part of its efforts to foster partnerships
and leadership, Stroke Action Nigeria is working closely with the Federal
Ministry of Health's non-communicable diseases team, African Stroke
Organization (regional partner), and the World Stroke Organization
(international partner).
The press release also announced that Rita
Melifonwu, Founder and CEO of Stroke Action Nigeria, has been re-elected to the
World Stroke Organization's Board of Directors for another four-year term. It added
that She will continue to play a key role in the World Stroke Campaign
committee, Membership Committee, and Advisory Board, focusing on reducing the
burden of strokes in Africa.
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