By Nkeiruka Ugo | Project Leader
Health For All Naija is changing how Hypertension and Diabetes are managed in the community we serve. Unlike the norm in this area, where Hypertension and Diabetes are treated on an 'as needed' basis, our participants receive their medications monthly. Participants are educated to take their medications daily and to report any unwanted effects that may cause interruption in taking their medications. HFA promotes maintenance care with the use of telephone reminders to improve attendance.
The sociopolitical, cultural, and economic circumstances of the population we serve continue to pose an ongoing challenge. Having clinics monthly and the use of telephone reminders are helping to keep most of our participants engaged. We also use individual counselling to improve behavior and adherence to treatment.
We currently average 100 participants per month. We distribute 1-4 different medications to each participant, with the majority receiving at least 2 different medications. Each participant receives appropriate dose to keep their Hypertension and or Diabetes in control.
Your support is important in continuing our project. As part of our end of year plan, we hope to subsidze basic bood tests for our members. This blood test is necessary to check the impact of the medications and monitor disease control.
Please consider making a donation today. All donations are tax deductible. Giving to Health For All is a wonderful way to manage your tax dollars. We also welcome corporate donors. .
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Nkeiruka Ugo, FNP.
Project Leader.
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