Anambra Govt Introduces Free Hypertension Check/Treatment In Health Centers To Mark 2024 World Hypertension Day
Anambra State Government has introduced free hypertension checks across Primary Healthcare Centres and General Hospitals in the State.
This is in commemoration of this year’s World Hypertension Day, which comes up on 17th of May, every year.
State Commissioner For Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, who disclosed this during a press briefing held in Awka, on Friday, said that the commemoration provided them another opportunity to raise awareness about hypertension which is one of the deadliest non-communicable diseases in the society.
Dr. Obidike reaffirmed the commitment of state government towards partnering with the partners and other stakeholders in eradicating hypertension threats.
He explained that hypertension is the main cause of cardiovascular disease, noting that about one billion people are living with it globally.
According to Obidike, the administration of Gov. Soludo identified it as health threat, while his ministry is currently carrying out aggressive campaign against the disease.
He further disclosed that the current administration has introduced the “Solution Know Your Number”, to checkmate hypertension.
“We have mapped out a proactive measure for adequate sensitization of Ndi Anambra to access medications they need for effective management and treatment of BP.”
The Commissioner commended the World Health Organisation and Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative for their support, while noting that untreated hypertension could lead to kidney disease and stroke.
In his remark, Anambra State World Health Organisation Coordinator, Dr. Bonos Mohammed, said that they are partnering with the State to screen no fewer than three thousand people free of charge during the exercise and assured that they will continue to partner the state.
Contributing, the State Non-Communicable Disease Coordinator, Mrs. Adaku Ego, informed that they mapped out many events to commemorate the day, including, free Screening and Treatment between 16th and 17th May, Radio, TV programmes, road sensitization shows educating the public on hypertension.
The theme of this year’s Hypertension Day is, “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.”
The Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Health, Dr. Obiageli Uchebo, the Executive Secretary, Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Pharmacist Chisom Uchem, the Head, Planning, Research and Statistics in the ministry, Mrs. Edith Nwachukwu were present during the briefing.
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