The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Labaran Yusuf, made the call on Monday in Kano during a news conference to commemorate the 2025 World Hypertension Day (WHD).
Yusuf stated that the government remained committed to improving public health through enlightenment campaigns, early detection, and access to affordable treatment.
According to him, hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, remains a major contributor to heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure, especially in developing countries.