Enugu State University Teaching Hospital Expert Releases Warning on Economic Stress
A medical expert from Enugu State University Teaching Hospital cautions that rising instances of diabetes and hypertension in Nigeria are correlated with economic stress, urging regular health check-ups for early detection.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a recent revelation, Professor Godwin Onyebueke, a Consultant Physician at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, has shed light on the increasing prevalence of diabetes and hypertension in Nigeria. Speaking at a Free Medical Outreach sponsored by former Vice-chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, Prof. Onyebueke attributed the surge in these health conditions to the stress induced by economic hardships.
The outreach, held in Nsukka, Enugu State, aimed to provide medical assistance to the local community, especially those unable to access regular healthcare services. According to Prof. Onyebueke, many individuals diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension were unaware of their conditions, highlighting the importance of regular medical check-ups for early detection and intervention.
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Commending Prof. Ozumba for his dedication to public health, Prof. Onyebueke noted that the free medical outreach had positively impacted over 500 people, including those who received surgeries without charge.
He emphasized the significance of such initiatives in addressing the healthcare needs of rural populations.
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The medical outreach was part of a series of events marking Prof. Ozumba's 70th birthday and his retirement from civil service. Prof. Chidi Nzeadibe, Chairman of the Prof. Ozumba Valedictory Programme Committee, confirmed that Prof. Ozumba's official retirement from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, would take place on March 21st.
This revelation underscores the urgent need for holistic approaches to address not only the medical but also the socio-economic determinants of health, particularly in regions facing economic challenges.
