Hypertension cases surge in Tlokweng District

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Hypertension cases have surged in Tlokweng, with the number of new patients started on treatment doubling during the reporting quarter, according to the Tlokweng Development District Committee (DDC) report.

The report identifies hypertension and diabetes as persistent high-burden non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the district, a situation that remains a concern for the district and health authorities. According to the DDC, 154 new hypertension patients were initiated on treatment, up from 77 in the previous quarter.

Furthermore, the report has indicated that repeat attendances for hypertension increased substantially, from 1,829 to 3,032, indicating a rise in the number of patients returning for care during the quarter.

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Hypertension cases surge in Tlokweng District

Hypertension cases have surged in Tlokweng, with the number of new patients started on treatment doubling during the reporting quarter, according to the Tlokweng Development District Committee (DDC) report.

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