Government has announced another extension of its free hypertension and diabetes screening campaign, ?Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers?.

The screening will now end on November 24.

This marks the second extension of the initiative, initially slated to end on November 3.

Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi urged residents to avail themselves of the opportunity.

?We have seen an overwhelming response from the public, and it is clear that extending the campaign further will allow even more Lagosians to benefit from this lifesaving initiative. Hypertension and diabetes are silent killers, and knowing your health numbers is a crucial step toward managing these conditions effectively,? he said.

The commissioner emphasised the significance of early detection and management of hypertension and diabetes in reducing complications such as heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.

?The government remains committed to reducing the disease burden in our state by providing access to free screenings across all local government. Over 330 designated screening sites, including 30 General Hospitals and 300 Primary Health Centres, will continue to offer these services daily from 9am,? he noted.

Abayomi restated the campaign?s alignment with the national ?10 Million Project,? an initiative to screen 10 million Nigerians for hypertension and diabetes.

Since its launch on October 28, thousands of Lagosians have been screened.

?The campaign reflects our government?s proactive approach to preventive health care and demonstrates our commitment to creating a healthier Lagos,? he said. (The Nation)