The Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) in Bauchi State, says it has offered free clinical screening for 65 diabetic and hypertension patients in Bauchi metropolis.
The Chairperson of the Association, Hajiya Fatsuma Muhammad stated this while at the inauguration of the exercise on Monday in Bauchi.
She said the exercise targeting aged women was part of viable humanitarian initiative by the association towards enhancing public health services at the grassroots.
“The exercise is being conducted in Tafawa Balewa Housing Estate and its environs because it is the host community of our maternity.
“We screened over 65 persons, some of them never knew they had ailments. We urged them to seek for medical help on diabetes and high blood pressure.
“So, they were been referred to secondary health facilities of their choice.
“We realised that people are going about their normal activities without knowing their blood pressure and diabetic status,” she said.
She advised the people to submit themselves for regular medical check-up and seek professional advice to enable them to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Hajara Baba commended the gesture, adding that she was screened and referred to secondary health facilities for further analysis.
She urged the state government to make hypertension and diabetic screening free in health facilities to stem the diseases in the state. (NAN)
