The First Lady of Kebbi State, Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has Flagg off free testing exercises on diabetes and hypertension for women, men, and the less privileged across the 21 Local Government Areas of the State also agitated for proper registration.
Zainab Idris who flagged off the exercise at Gwadangwaji Primary Healthcare Center (PHC), Birnin Kebbi, explained that the exercise tagged “Project 10 million” nationwide, with the Theme: “Know Your Number, Control Your Number,” was designed to create awareness about diabetes and hypertension in the State.
She explained that the campaign theme encapsulates the essence of their mission, and stressed that by knowing one’s health metrics, “we empower ourselves to take control of our health and well-being.”
The First Lady, represented by the Acting Head of Service, Aisha Usman, said screening 10 million Nigerians for hypertension and diabetes during the campaign week would enable people to detect the disease early for effective management.
According to her, by screening a large number of our citizens, we aim to identify those at risk and provide timely interventions, immediate counseling, and referrals for individuals with sub-optimal results: “We shall ensure individuals understand their health status and the necessary steps to improve it.”
While commending all stakeholders, partners, and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to bring Project 10 Million to life, the First Lady emphasized increasing public awareness and sought for support the creation of hypertension and diabetes registers across local government, which she said would improve tracking and managing these conditions.
Speaking earlier, the state commissioner for health Comrade Sama’ila represented by the secretary Ministry of Health, Dr. Nuhu Koko explained that the National Health campaign aimed at screening 10 million Nigerians for hypertension and diabetes is timely.
He therefore retreated the commitment of the state government Under the leadership of Dr Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu) to improving the health sector.
The Emir of Gwandu Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar, represented by the district head of Diggi Commended the first lady for organizing Free testing on hypertension and diabetes, he assured the Emirates support to mobilize more people for the free testing.
