Stroke Stories

WHO warns of rising premature deaths from chronic diseases in global health wake-up call
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 18, 2025

According to WHO, the rise in premature deaths is being driven by population growth and ageing, with these chronic diseases now accounting for the maj...

Stroke: The silent killer of untreated high blood pressure
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 06, 2024

Untreated hypertension can lead to a stroke by weakening the blood vessel walls, accelerating heart disease, and causing blood clots or plaques to blo...

Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
Reuters  |  Jun 19, 2024

Stampedes, tent fires and other accidents have caused hundreds of deaths during Hajj in the past 30 years, forcing the Saudi government to build new i...

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