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Kwara Gov’t To Screen 196, 913 For Non-communicable Diseases 

by Abdullahi Olesin and Leadership News
8 months ago
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Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam.

Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam.

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The Kwara State government on Thursday announced plan to screen 196,913 persons for non-communicable diseases across the state.

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The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam who announced this in Ilorin, the state capital, said the screening will take place between October 28 and November 3, 2024.

 

“The Ministry of Health will offer free screenings for these diseases at all the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) primary health facilities located in the 193 wards of the state and many of the secondary health centres,” she said.

 

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El-Imam stated that trained healthcare professionals will measure blood pressure and blood sugar levels, offer personalised health advice and provide resources for further care.

 

“We shall also launch a public awareness initiative to educate everyone about the risk factors associated with hypertension and diabetes,” she said.

The Commissioner explained that the screening will address four non-communicable diseases wreaking havoc on the people, including breast cancer, cervical cancer, hypertension and diabetes.

El-Imam further disclosed that the screening exercise will be carried out across primary healthcare centres, religious houses and university campuses.


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