2025 World Hypertension Day: Osun Commemorates Global Event with Mass Awareness Campaign

As part of the global observance of World Hypertension Day 2025, which holds annually on every 17th May, Osun State Government has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign to educate residents on the prevention of hypertension and the importance of regular blood pressure screening for early detection and effective management.

At a press briefing held at the Public Health Emergency Operations Center of the Ministry of Health, Commissioner for Health, Barrister Jola Moses Akintola, emphasized on the theme of this year’s event: “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.” He explained that the goal is to raise public awareness about the dangers of high blood pressure in order to promote lifestyle that will reduce its risk.

Describing hypertension as a "silent killer,"  Barr. Akintola noted that it is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. He cited global statistics showing that over one billion people live with high blood pressure. The Commissioner called for stronger collaboration across the health sector to extend outreach to underserved communities. 

To reinforce this commitment,  Barr.Akintola revealed that his ministry has sought the approval of Governor Ademola Adeleke to inaugurate a Steering Committee as well as aTechnical Working Group on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), aligning with the National Multi-Sectoral Action Plan on NCDs.

Several health sector stakeholders gave goodwill messages as they took turns to reiterate the need for sustained awareness. Among the speakers were Dr. Bosun Awoyemi, Special Adviser to mr. Govenor on Hospitals Management Board; Elder Dosu Adedayo, Vice Chairman ,representing Dr. K. K. Akinroye, HMB Chairman; Alhaji Tajudeen Adisa, Chairman, Primary Health Care Development Board; Dr. Rasak Akindele, Executive Secretary, OSHIA; and Dr. Fasaanu, Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, Osun State.

Development partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO), The Challenge Initiative (TCI), the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) Osun State Chapter, and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) also pledged their support. They advocated for consistent blood pressure monitoring—morning and evening—as part of the “Know Your Status, Maintain Your Numbers” campaign.

Earlier in his welcome address, Dr. Isiaka Adekunle, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, described World Hypertension Day as a critical annual event for public enlightenment. He stressed that hypertension increasingly affects individuals in their early 30s, and it's often often asymptomatic until complications set in, making regular screening essential. 
The event concluded with Dr. Akeem Bello, Director of Public Health, expressing gratitude to Governor Adeleke and Development Partners for their unwavering support in making the 2025 celebration a success.

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