Nairobi to host inaugural African women's heart health symposium

Sudden cardiac arrest results from an electrical malfunction that causes the heart to stop beating unexpectedly.

Every October, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month highlights the importance of recognizing and responding to one of the leading causes of death worldwide.

While the campaign focuses on public awareness and the need for swift intervention, cardiovascular health remains an equally pressing concern for women in Africa, where unique risk factors and pregnancy-related complications can contribute to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

Against this backdrop, Nairobi will host the inaugural African Women’s Heart Health Symposium on Saturday, October 24, bringing together medical experts, policymakers and health advocates to address the growing burden of cardiovascular disease among women across the continent.

Cardiovascular specialists, obstetricians, gynaecologists and other healthcare professionals expected to explore strategies for improving prevention, early diagnosis and treatment.

Source: Standard