COVID-19 Is Deadlier In Africans With Diabetes – WHO

According to preliminary analysis which the World Health Organization (WHO) presented ahead of World Diabetes Day, Africa’s death rates from COVID-19 infections are significantly higher in patients with diabetes.

This was disclosed in a statement by the World Health Organisation, Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti.

DAILY POST reports that Dr. Matshidiso Moeti emphasised that the battle against diabetes epidemic in Africa is as critical as the battle against COVID-19.

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Dr. Moeti said, “The COVID-19 pandemic will eventually subside, but Africa is projected in the coming years to experience the highest increase in diabetes globally. Information Guide Nigeria

”We must act now to prevent new cases, vaccinate people who have this condition, and equally importantly, identify and support the millions of Africans unaware they are suffering from this silent killer.”

According to DAILY POST, WHO revealed that an estimated number of 24 million people are living with diabetes in Africa and it is expected to experience the highest number in diabetes globally, with the number of Africans having the disease predicted to rise to 55 million.

DAILY POST reveals that diabetes causes inflammation and poor blood circulation, both of which increase the risk of complications, including death, from the COVID-19 pandemic. Jamb Result

The Director, Communicable and Noncommunicable Cluster, WHO,Dr Benido Impouma said, ”Health officials in Africa must take advantage of the growing availability of low-cost rapid diagnostic tests to routinely test patients in diabetes centres to ensure early detection and proper care.”