Osun State government has launched a project to screen Thousands of Osun residents for hypertension and diabetes.
The flag off of the “10million know your number, control your number” was held at the government secretariat Abere
Representing the state governor, commissioner for Health Jola Akintola said the flag off of project 10 million – know your number, control number is an initiative aimed at combating the rise in non-communicable diseases Particularly hypertension and diabetes.
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He stressed that non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes have become an alarming public health challenge in Nigeria responsible for 27% of annual deaths
Wife of the osun state Governor, Titilola Adeleke said the initiative seeks to establish hypertension and diabetes register in the state.
The Governor added that the project signals the beginning of a transformative journey to improve the health of thousands of Osun state residents.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
