The Ogun State Authorities says it should begin statewide screening of over 350,000 residents for diabetes and hypertension to permit them to know their standing, take management of their well being and avert sudden dying from preventable, non-communicable illnesses.
The state Commissioner of Well being, Dr Tomi Coker, disclosed this on Sunday whereas briefing newsmen in Abeokuta, the state capital, to announce the launch of ‘Mission 10 Million – Know Your Quantity, Management Your Quantity’ within the state.
Coker stated the initiative was a part of a nationwide well being promotion and consciousness marketing campaign spear-headed by the Nigeria Well being Commissioners Discussion board.
She defined that the one-week humanitarian programme which can begin on Monday, October 28, 2024, is aimed toward combating the rising prevalence of NCDs, significantly hypertension and diabetes, throughout the nation.
She described hypertension and diabetes as vital well being challenges in Nigeria that contributed to roughly 27 per cent of all annual deaths, emphasising that the dying danger from each circumstances for folks between the ages of 30 and 70 is estimated at 17 per cent.
“This marketing campaign isn’t solely about screening; it’s about saving lives by means of preventative care. Our aims for Mission 10 Million in Ogun State are clear: Display a major variety of our residents for hypertension and diabetes through the marketing campaign week.
“Present rapid counselling and referrals for people with sub-optimal outcomes and hyperlink newly detected instances to therapy amenities for ongoing care,” she stated.
Coker famous that the marketing campaign would additionally give attention to rising public consciousness in regards to the dangers and administration of hypertension and diabetes, enhancing information assortment on the prevalence of NCDs to tell well being insurance policies, and planning and supporting the creation of hypertension and diabetes registers within the state.
She urged all residents of 18 years and above to reap the benefits of the chance by visiting designated amenities or outreach websites through the marketing campaign interval to get screened.
“In Ogun State, this marketing campaign will complement our ongoing efforts to safeguard the lives of our residents by means of preventative care. By working collectively, we will guarantee a more healthy future for our communities,” she added.
