SHA launches blood pressure screening campaign

Sharjah 24: Shahad Fayez Al Yafei, Director of the Public Health Department at Sharjah Health Authority (SHA), announced, on Thursday, the launch of the National Campaign for Early Detection of Hypertension at the University Hospital Sharjah.

The campaign will continue until June 30, targeting 20,000 people from various segments of society to raise awareness of the importance of regular screening. This is part of a joint collaboration between SHA and University Hospital Sharjah. The campaign includes several locations in the Emirate of Sharjah to enhance access to the largest possible number of beneficiaries.

Preventive healthcare

In the presence of His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz Al Muhairi, Chairman of SHA, and Dr. Khalifa Mohammed Al Nuaimi, CEO of University Hospital Sharjah, the National Campaign for Early Detection of Hypertension was launched. The campaign, organised by SHA in cooperation with University Hospital Sharjah, aims to screen 20,000 people from May 1 to June 30 in several locations across the Emirate of Sharjah.

Speaking exclusively to Sharjah 24, Shahd Fayez Al Yafei, Director of the Public Health Department at SHA, stated that the Authority seeks to raise community awareness about the importance of early screening and its role in preventing health complications.

The earlier the better

Al Yafei added that the campaign will continue at University Hospital Sharjah and several other locations within the Emirate of Sharjah, which will be announced later. This will enable the largest possible number of individuals to benefit from free screenings and learn about the causes of high blood pressure, such as an unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, and psychological stress.

Shahd Fayez Al Yafei explained that medical statistics indicate that early detection of high blood pressure contributes to reducing its complications by up to 50%, which makes the National Campaign for Early Detection of Hypertension a pivotal step in protecting society and promoting health awareness.

Building a healthier society

Al Yafei stated that the campaign seeks to reach the largest possible segment of the population, encourage them to undergo periodic checkups, and identify the most prominent factors affecting blood pressure, such as diet, physical activity, and psychological stress, in support of the emirate's vision of building a more aware and sustainable health society.