The spouse of Osun State Governor, Mrs Titilola Adeleke, has referred to as on the residents of the state to make the most of the free testing sponsored by the Governors’ Discussion board and the World Well being Organisation to get screened for diabetes and hypertension.
Adeleke spoke in Osogbo, Osun State, on Monday on the launch of ‘Challenge 10 Million,’ a nationwide well being marketing campaign aimed toward screening 10 million Nigerians for hypertension and diabetes.
The Osun First Girl, who additionally underwent screening on the occasion, famous that the initiative was a part of the trouble to fight the rising prevalence of hypertension and diabetes within the nation.
She acknowledged that the 2 illnesses accounted for roughly 27% of Nigeria’s annual deaths.
“Challenge 10 Million is a crucial well being initiative aimed toward addressing the rising influence of Non-Communicable Ailments (NCDs), notably hypertension and diabetes.
“These ailments pose a critical risk to the well-being of our communities, contributing to 27% of all annual deaths in Nigeria.
Seventeen % of Nigerians between the ages of 30 and 70 are more likely to die from these ailments. There’s an pressing want for motion to fight these ailments in our society.
“At the moment, I’m happy to announce the “Know Your Numbers, Management Your Numbers” marketing campaign, an initiative led by Well being Commissioners from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory and authorized by the Nigeria Governors’ Discussion board,” Adeleke additional acknowledged.
Offering extra particulars concerning the initiative, she stated that in the course of the marketing campaign, which is able to run from October 28 to November 3, roughly 10 million Nigerians can be screened for hypertension and diabetes.
She subsequently urged residents, “Make the most of this nice alternative to be examined for hypertension and diabetes. By understanding your numbers, you’re taking a major step in direction of managing your well being. Collectively, we are able to make a distinction and create a greater future for all.”
Earlier, the state Commissioner for Well being, Mr Jola Akinola, emphasised the state’s dedication to strengthening public well being, including that the challenge aligns with the federal government’s dedication to offering high quality healthcare companies for residents.
Highlighting a number of the aims of the marketing campaign, Akinola acknowledged that the initiative would elevate public consciousness of the dangers and administration of Non-Communicable Ailments, in addition to present instant counselling and therapy.