Physical Health Kenya Project #57046

Silence the Silent Killer 'High Blood Pressure'

by Village HopeCore International

Silence the Silent Killer 'High Blood Pressure'

Project Report | Mar 24, 2025
Screening to Silence Hypertension and Save Lives

By Ann Ngunjiri | Communications Officer

CHP, Margaret screening Nancy during a home visit

Dear Partner,

We are thrilled to share the incredible impact your support is already having in the fight against hypertension (high blood pressure)! Since January, HopeCore has screened 47,186 household members, and from those 4,749 were found to have high blood pressure, and we have already referred 2,580 individuals to the link facilities for further management. Can you imagine how many lives we are saving with these screenings?

Well, here is how we are doing it! We have trained and empowered 1,265 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) with skills and knowledge to screen for and educate people about hypertension. The CHPs are always on the ground, conducting routine home visits and this is how one of the CHPs, Margaret, screened and saved Nancy’s life. Nancy didn’t realize her blood pressure was dangerously high—she thought it was just stress. After the screening, Margaret referred Nancy for treatment and also educated her on making lifestyle changes, like adjusting her diet. This intervention saved Nancy's life, and it’s just one of many lives we are saving, all because of your support.

This year, we are stepping up our efforts. Our goal is to screen 281,700 household members, up from the 168,798 screenings we achieved last year. I’m confident we can reach this target and save even more lives. Every person we screen brings us closer to silencing hypertension, the silent killer. Your support is what makes all of this possible.

It’s truly inspiring to see how far we’ve come, and I know that with your help, we’ll save even more lives this year. Thank you for being part of this mission!

Sincerely,
Ann Ngunjiri, Communications Officer

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Nov 27, 2024
Community Health Promoters in Action

By Meriba Mwende Micheni | Resource Mobilization and Fundraising Officer

CHP blood pressure monitoring

Dear Partner,

Your generous support has enabled us to make important strides in combating hypertension in the region we serve, and I’m thrilled to share the progress we’ve made together. With your support, HopeCore gave refresher training on hypertension and diabetes to 768 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and trained 655 CHPs on hypertension. They learn how to spot signs of hypertension and diabetes, counsel patients on lifestyle changes, and monitor treatment plans effectively. This knowledge today is an investment in healthier futures.

In 2024, CHPs screened 136,728 community members. Imagine that! 136,728 lives are potentially transformed through a simple, proactive step. Of these screenings, 12,375 people were identified as potentially having high blood pressure and referred for further care at the nearest health facility with CHP follow-up. But we didn’t stop there. CHPs are following up with every one of them, ensuring they stay on track with medication and lifestyle adjustments. These are personalized healthcare activities centered around the needs of the community.

When CHPs visit homes, they go beyond screening for high blood pressure. They teach families how small changes—like reducing salt, getting active, or quitting smoking—can positively impact their health. They build trust, spread knowledge, and turn awareness into action.

And why does this matter so much? Hypertension is a silent threat. Did you know that in Kenya, nearly 1 in 4 adults have hypertension, and most don’t even know it? Globally, 1.4 billion people live with this condition, and untreated hypertension can lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, and more. Every person we screen, every referral made, and every follow-up is a step toward beating these statistics.

Thank you for standing with us in this fight. We couldn’t do this without you. We look forward to strengthening our partnership and expanding our impact in the coming year.

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous year 2025.

Sincere gratitude,
Meriba Mwende
Resource Mobilization and Fundraising Officer

CHP sharing info on hypertension

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Aug 2, 2024
Increasing Access to Hypertension Services

By Meriba Mwende Micheni | Resource Mobilization and Fundraising Officer

Dear Partner,

We at HopeCore are thrilled to share the significant progress and achievements of our Hypertension Project, which was made possible through your generous support. This report highlights the key activities, outcomes, and impact of our initiatives aimed at combating hypertension in our target communities from January to May 2024.

The primary objective of the hypertension project is to increase awareness and knowledge about hypertension and its risks, improve early detection and management of hypertension, and enhance the patient support system for those diagnosed with hypertension.

Community Health Promoters (CHPs) play a key role in creating awareness and screening household members for hypertension. They have been provided with BP machines and batteries to support them in their work. HopeCore works in partnership with Tharaka Nithi County Health Services to equip these CHPs with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively screen their communities for this silent killer.

Key achievements and highlights

Refresher training for community health workers

HopeCore conducted a refresher training on diabetes and hypertension for 768 (96.6%) CHPs across four Tharaka Nithi sub-counties. The main aim of this training was to remind them of what hypertension is, the causes, risk factors, and ways to prevent hypertension. These CHPs were provided with reference material for hypertension readings to support them during this screening exercise. Since they were trained, they have been able to reach 51,303 household members with hypertension messages. Increased awareness and education have empowered communities to take proactive steps toward preventing hypertension.

Hypertension screening and early detection

Along with awareness outreach, blood pressure screening is critical to reducing hypertension in the community. Trained CHPs screen household members using a digital BP machine to identify individuals at risk, provide immediate referrals to those with high blood pressure, raise awareness on the importance of blood pressure monitoring, and collect data to inform and improve our hypertension program.

In this period, we screened 65,658 clients and we found 5,848 individuals with high blood pressure. Early detection and management have led to improved health outcomes for those diagnosed with hypertension. Many patients report better blood pressure control and overall well-being.

The success of the hypertension project is a testament to the profound impact of your support. Together we have made significant strides in the fight against hypertension, improving the lives of many individuals and their families. We look forward to continuing this vital work with your ongoing support.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to this cause.

With sincere gratitude,

The Hypertension Project Team

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