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In Ekiti State, many people have high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes. This bothers Governor Biodun Oyebanji. He wants to help people feel better by stopping these illnesses from spreading.
On Monday, the governor started a special health project called “Project 10 Million.” This program is all about helping people know if they have hypertension or diabetes. It took place in Ado-Ekiti, the main city in Ekiti State.
The governor could not attend himself, but Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye was there to speak for him. He said that “Project 10 Million” is a big idea by health leaders to help people not only in Ekiti but across the country deal with these health problems.
Ekiti State is using this project along with their own plans to make sure more people visit doctors and clinics, which is important for good health for everyone.
The governor said it is very sad that more and more people are getting sick from diseases that don’t spread from person to person, like hypertension and diabetes. This might be because people are eating differently and moving less than before.
He explained, “If you’re between 30 and 70 years old in Nigeria, there’s a 70 percent chance you might get very sick or even die from these illnesses. But many people don’t even know they’re sick because these diseases don’t always show obvious signs.”
The governor promised free health checks for about 200,000 people to see if they have hypertension or diabetes. This will happen in 161 places where people can go from October 28 to November 3, 2024. They want adults aged 18 and older to take part.
At these health check-ups, people will learn more about these diseases. If someone finds out they’re sick, they will get help to see a doctor nearby. Plus, people who already know they have hypertension can get more medicine during this event.
Governor Oyebanji shared what his government has done for health, such as giving free care to pregnant women and young children. He asked local leaders, religious groups, market ladies, and health workers to help make this project a success.
Dr. Oyebanji Filani, in charge of health matters, explained why these free health checks are necessary. He said many people in Nigeria get very sick from hypertension and diabetes and that it’s important for everyone to use this chance to check their health.
Filani’s aim in Ekiti is to reach as many people as possible to find out who needs help. They also want children to get vaccines and pregnant women to have pregnancy care, all to keep them safe and healthy.
He said the health checks will also be available in places like royal palaces, schools, markets, and religious centers, so everyone can benefit without any trouble.
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