Dr Edith Okolo, the Executive Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer, Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), made the disclosure in Enugu on Saturday in a statement to mark the 2025 World Hypertension Day.
The theme for the 2025 World Hypertension Day is “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!” to ensure early detection and prompt treatment.
Okolo said that through the State’s Health Insurance Scheme, Gov. Peter Mbah had ensured that management of hypertension was fully covered.