Kinshasa, July 28th, 2025 (CPA).-High blood pressure has been described as a silent killer by a doctor during an interview on Monday in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. ‘High blood pressure is a silent killer because it can be present without showing any symptoms, causing silent damage to organs,’ said Dr. Pautien Badimani, coordinator of the non-profit organization ‘Cortex Santé’. According to this doctor, high blood pressure is a chronic disease characterized by consistently high blood pressure.
Most people with high blood pressure do not experience any symptoms, which makes diagnosis difficult and delays treatment. ‘Despite the absence of symptoms, high blood pressure slowly damages blood vessels and organs, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney failure and other serious health problems,’ he added. He suggested that early diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure can reduce the risk of serious complications and improve patients’ quality of life.
« Treatment for high blood pressure often involves lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet, regular physical activity and reduced salt intake, as well as medication to lower blood pressure. It is important to see a healthcare professional regularly to have your blood pressure checked and discuss treatment options if necessary, » he recommended. Healthcare providers invited to participate in symposium on high blood pressure Dr. Badimani also called for the widespread participation of healthcare providers in the symposium on hypertension to be held on 8–9 August 2025 in Kinshasa, under the theme: ‘Therapeutic advances in the management of high blood pressure and its complications: integration of multidisciplinary approaches.’ He specified that this symposium aims to inform healthcare professionals about therapeutic advances in hypertension in order to improve patient care. The Club Cortex Santé (CCS) is an organization of healthcare professionals comprising doctors, medical students, including professors from higher education institutions in medicine in DRC and elsewhere.