26 July 2026
Universities

UNIABUJA Beefs Up Salt Reduction Campaign to Curb Hypertension

The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), now known as Yakubu Gowon University, in partnership with the Nigeria Sodium Study Team and the Cardiovascular Research Centre, has intensified its salt reduction awareness campaign to reach wider population segments. The campaign initially targeted students in universities across the country’s geopolitical zones and has now been scaled up to

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Research

Nigeria Steps Up Fight Against Excess Salt

The Nigerian Sodium Study Team, in collaboration with the Cardiovascular Research Centre at the University of Abuja, has intensified its efforts to reduce excessive salt intake, as cases of hypertension continue to rise nationwide. The campaign, which initially focused on sensitising university students in various regions, has now been expanded to reach the general public

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