The silent killer: hypertension in Africa

from Focus on Africa · host BBC World Service

The World Health Organization says the African continent has the highest prevalence of the "silent killer" hypertension. What are the signs and what can be done?Why is the DR Congo government now calling for an accelerated withdrawal of the UN peacekeeping mission? And good news for Morocco ,a chance to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and after 50 years ,East Africa will host the tournament in 2027.

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