The outreach was part of the organisation’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts focused on chronic disease management, and aimed to encourage Nigerians to “know their numbers” by checking their blood pressure regularly.
The event brought together healthcare professionals, volunteers, and members of the public for free blood pressure screenings, one-on-one medical consultations, and health education sessions.
According to the Nigerian Cardiac Society, one in every three Nigerian adults (about 30 per cent) is living with high blood pressure, a silent but serious condition that often goes undetected until it causes severe complications like heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure. Yet, with early detection and proper management, hypertension can be effectively controlled.