Governor AbdulRazaq Launches Free Hypertension and Diabetes Screening Programme

Date: 2024-10-30

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday inaugurated the Kwara Project 10million, a health initiative aimed at screening 196,913 residents of Kwara State for hypertension and diabetes.

The launch event, which took place at the State Banquet Hall, marks the beginning of the screening programme set to run from 27th October to 3rd November 2024.

Represented by Deputy Governor Mr. Kayode Alabi, Governor AbdulRazaq emphasised that hypertension and diabetes present urgent health challenges worldwide, significantly impacting local communities. He underscored the importance of offering a free screening initiative to address these silent health risks for Kwara's residents.

Governor AbdulRazaq further noted that health is a fundamental right, and his administration remains committed to tackling these diseases by enhancing public access to essential health resources, enabling every citizen to lead a healthier life.

“Through this screening programme, we seek to raise awareness, offer free screening, and provide education on prevention and management” he explained.

He urged Kwarans to take advantage of this programme by participating in the exercise, adding that together, the cycle of ignorance and stigma surrounding these conditions can be broken as well as promoting a proactive approach to health.

Governor AbdulRazaq noted that in addition to this free screening initiative, it is imperative that healthier lifestyle changes be made, which includes eating healthy, regular exercise, and regular check-ups.

The Governor expressed gratitude to the healthcare professionals, community organizations, and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to bring this initiative to life.

In her speech, First Lady of Kwara state and Founder Ajike Foundation, Amb. Prof. Olufolake AbdulRazaq stated that this initiative being launched on Tuesday underscores the commitment of the state government to the health of Kwarans.

She noted the importance of early detection and prompt treatment of diseases in order to prevent complications that may arise from late detection.

She charged residents of the state to prioritize their wellbeing by knowing their blood pressure and blood sugar count in order to avert the incidence of sudden death.

In her address, Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam explained that the Project Ten Million is an initiative of the Nigeria Health Commissioner's Forum endorsed by the Nigeria Governor's Forum, the Federal Ministry of Health and several development partners.

She added that the Project is aimed at screening 10 Million Nigerians for the two major and deadliest non-communicable diseases, hypertension and diabetes, across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Honorable Yakubu Salihu Danladi represented by Hon Abdulkareem Musa expressed joy over the initiative, pledging that all 24 members of the House will take the awareness to all their constituents so that they can all benefit from the project.

Chairman House Committee on Health and Environment, Hon. Razaq Owolabi lauded the administration of Governor AbdulRazaq for prioritizing the health of residents, assuring the full participation of the State House of Assembly to the wellbeing of the people of the state.

Development Partners and other stakeholders commended the intervention of the government of Kwara state aimed at improving the health of residents of the state, pledging their continued support to Kwara State.

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Muhammad Akande Olarewaju Odunade     Taofik Abiodun Ahmed     Dauda Adesola     Sulyman Atolagbe Alege     Biliaminu Aliu     Olaiya Victor Mobolaji     TIIDELab     Kwara NIPR     SWAN     Salake     Vasolar-Kwara Company Ltd     Tafida     Taofik Abdulkareem Babaita     AbdulGafar Tosho     Balogin Alanamu     Oko-Erin     Oyawoye     Ajeigbe     Usman Yunusa     Erubu Oba Zubair     Bature Bello     Tafidan Kaiama     20 Billion Bond     Shade Omoniyi     Abdulrahman Abdullahi Kayode     IHS     Rafiu Olasile     Oba David Oyerinola Adedunmoye     ER-KANG Mining Nigeria Company Limited     Olufolake Abdulrazaq     Oyedun Juliana Funke     Sabi     Ishola Abdullahi     Oja-Oba     Oke-Ero     Economic And Financial Crimes Commission     Vishvas KOZ Tractors     Road Transport Employers Association Of Nigeria     Jimoh Olusola Imam     Garba Idris Ajia     Mubarak Oladosu     Presidential Election     Amusement Park     BIR     LEAH Charity Foundation     Garment Factory     Yusuf Abdulkadir     Sheikh Ridhwanullah El-ilory     Gabriel Fashanu     Segun Ogunsola     Samuel Adedoyin     Harafat E. Mukadam     Kwara Primary Health Care Development Agency     LABTOP     Kaosarah Adeyi     Yahaya Dumoye     Radio SBS     Atiku Abubakar     Kwara State Printing And Publishing Corporation     Yusuf Lawal     Taofik Abdulkareem     Arinola Lawal     M.Y. Abdulrahaman     Dar-Al-Handasah Consultants Ltd     ASMAU PLAZA     Owo Isowo     Abdul-Rasheed Na\'Allah     Mufutau Olatinwo     Umar Sanda Yusuf     Sulyman Age AbdulKareem     First Lady     SUBEB     Maigidasanma     Abdulganiy Abimbola Abdussalam     Sabitiyu Grillo     Rihanat Ajia     Oro Grammar School    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Ekiti     Bashiru Makama     Babata     Abdulganiyu Salahudeen     Oluranti Idowu     Kwara State Pension Board     AbdulKareem Yusuf Danhawa     Wahab Issa     Rex Olawoye     Quarry Royal Valley     Haruna Tambiri Mohammed     Saadatu Modibbo-Kawu     KwaraLearn     Www.Kwarareports.com     Bukola Saraki     Ramadhan     Oke-Ero     Yusuf Ali     Ilorin Water Reticulation     Junior Secondary School Certificate Examinations     High Court     Esuwoye     Abubakar Baba Sulaiman     Sanusi Abubakar     Babatunde Idiagbon     CUTI     Toun Okewale-Sonaiya     Rice Farmers Association Of Nigeria     Moremi High School     Rafiu Ajakaye     Jumoke F. Ajao     Obasanjo     Oyun     Amina El-Imam     Aishatu Ahmed Gobir     20 Billion Bond     2017 Budget     KWASIEC     Muhammad Yahya     Yahaya Oloriegbe     Sheikh Hamzat Yusuf Ariyibi     Nupe     Lateef Alagbonsi     Nigeria Customs Service     Saliu Shola Taofeek     Haruna Olawale Sulaiman     Ibrahim Mashood     Afonja Descendants Union     Doyin Awoyale     Moses Rahman Popoola     Kwara NIPR     Umar Ayinla Saro     Moji Makanjuola     Hassan A. Saliu     Saliu Mustapha     Olufolake Abdulrazaq     Halimah Perogi     Aishat Sulu-Gambari     Elerinjare     Jumoke Monsura Gafar     Bature Bello     Sola Saraki Educational Foundation     Allocation     Saka Aleshinloye     Aisha Gobir     Yusuf Mubarak     Abdulrazak Shehu Akorede     Agbarere     Offa Descendants Union     Iyaloja-General     Rebecca Olanrewaju     Fulani     Laduba     Bolaji Aladie     Oniyangi     Suleiman Yahya Alapansapa     Olabode George Towoju