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Africa: I0 million people with elevated blood pressure to be reached and managed

The World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that Africa has the highest prevalence of hypertension at 27%, hence the need for prevention and management interventions.

Over 30.5 million blood pressure screenings have been conducted, and more than 9,900 healthcare workers have been trained by the program since 2014.
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

ASTRAZENECA | HEALTHCARE | AFRICA

AstraZeneca, a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company, has announced a planned expansion of its access to healthcare program, Healthy Heart Africa

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Blood Pressure
Ten million people to be reached
WHO
AstraZeneca
Ashling Mulvaney
Gerald Mutungi
Helen McGuire