By Miracle Ogunde
Dr Temitope Farombi, a consultant neurologist at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, has identified hypertension and diabetes as significant contributors to the rising prevalence of neurological disorders in Nigeria, noting that one in four Nigerians suffers from hypertension, while one in six is affected by diabetes.
Farombi warned that the burden of brain disorders in the country could triple by 2030 if current trends persist.
Speaking on Monday, Farombi, who also serves as the founder of The Brain Centre, underscored the potential of the newly commissioned facility to transform the nation’s healthcare landscape.
“The facility stands as a beacon of hope, innovation, and excellence, committed to improving the lives of patients with neurological disorders,” he said.
Farombi further stated, “I have been trained abroad, so I know we have the talent. We need government support to enact policies that will retain our best hands. I decided to stay back to provide community support, having been trained by the government for over 20 years. This is us giving back to society and giving back to the government.”
Highlighting the impact of non-communicable diseases on neurological health, Farombi noted that conditions such as hypertension and diabetes are major drivers of the problem in Nigeria.
“In Nigeria today, one in four persons has hypertension, and one in six persons has diabetes. These are major non-communicable diseases that are driving neurological conditions in Nigeria,” he said.
He further cautioned that by 2030, the prevalence of neurological disorders such as epilepsy, stroke, headaches, insomnia, depression, and mental health diseases could triple.
“We are here to support everyone with neurological disorders to recover and be reintegrated into society,” he added.
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