The Hidden Health Crisis Threatening Africa’s Workforce And Business Continuity

Black cardiology group launches campaign to tackle 'silent crisis' in cardiology deserts

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — As Louisiana faces another summer of dangerous heat, doctors say the threat of heart attacks is growing, especially in rural communities where access to care is nearly nonexistent. That’s why the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is launching a new nationwide campaign aimed at preventing cardiovascular emergencies before they start. “The impetus is on us to make sure that these heart attacks don’t happ…

The Hidden Health Crisis Threatening Africa’s Workforce And Business Continuity

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are rapidly emerging as one of the most significant threats to workforce health, productivity and operational resilience across Africa. Often going undetected until it’s too late, these chronic conditions – including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension – are fuelling a silent crisis in workplaces. Health experts at International SOS are sounding the […]