Lagos extends hypertension screening, urges residents to take advantage

The Lagos State Government has extended its free hypertension and diabetes screening campaign by two weeks.

The campaign tagged: “Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers,” which started on 28 October, targeting 800,000 residents across the state, will now run until 17 November 17, according to the state’s Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi.

Mr Abayomi announced the extension Wednesday, urging Lagos residents to take advantage of the health screenings, which will continue to provide screening services at over 330 designated sites, including 30 General Hospitals and 300 Primary Health Centres across the state.