Dr. Oyinlola Felix Odusanya, president of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, has said that Nigeria's fight against heart disease and stroke requires more than medicine. In an interview marking 2026 World Physiotherapy Day, he discussed rising cardiovascular disease, the role of exercise, gaps in medical rehabilitation, and the need for a national medical rehabilitation policy. Odusanya emphasized that physiotherapy and rehabilitation are critical components of addressing these health challenges. The interview was conducted by Sade Oguntola.
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