Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for urgent and sustained action to strengthen diabetes prevention, early diagnosis, and long-term management across all age groups.

In a message to mark the 2025 World Diabetes Day, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, warned that the continent is facing an unprecedented rise in diabetes.

Mr Janabi attributed the surge to changing lifestyles, rising rates of overweight and obesity, and limited access to preventive and primary health services.

He noted that diabetes spares no one, explaining that each stage of life presents unique challenges which require tailored responses.

The World Diabetes Day is marked on 14 November every year to raise awareness a...