By Edna A. Quansah, GNA
Accra, May 18, GNA - Betway, Ghana’s premier sports betting provider, in collaboration with other stakeholders offered free health screenings to the public to mark the World Hypertension Day.
The screenings were offered from the company’s concept store in Kumasi.
The 2018 World Hypertension Day was on the theme: “Know your numbers.” Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure (HBP), is a long-term medical condition and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
The “know your numbers” campaign was aimed to encourage people to get screened to ensure they are aware of their blood pressure and ways to maintain a normal reading.
Residents of the Amakom Community, who participated to mark this year’s World Hypertension Day with Betway Ghana, were grateful for the chance to receive world-class medical attention.
The Assemblyman for the area, Mr Stephen Ofori, was optimistic that the screenings would become an annual event and that Betway’s initiative would encourage other corporate entities to follow suit.
Betway has been providing services and funding in support of improved healthcare in Ghana. The company recently supported the Princess Marie Children’s Hospital in Accra on World Malaria Day with mosquito nets and other medical equipment.
Besides education, the health practitioners ran a series of tests such as blood sugar level, Body Mass Index, Hepatitis B and BP monitoring for participants.
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