Nigerians have been encouraged to take greater responsibility for their health by adopting preventive measures against both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Ultimate Health Management Organization (HMO) made this call, emphasizing that prioritising prevention not only fosters healthier lifestyles but also boosts individual productivity, benefiting families and society at large.
To underscore this message, the HMO offered free health screenings and counseling services through its team of medical professionals to passengers on trains and at major train stations across the country as part of a health awareness initiative held on Monday.
The outreach, carried out in partnership with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), covered the Abuja-Kaduna, Lagos-Ibadan, and Warri-Itakpe routes, delivering essential healthcare services to thousands of commuters.
Ultimate Health HMO is a Nigerian health insurer committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive health plans focused on preventive care and health education to ensure accessible, quality healthcare for individuals and families.
The healthcare professionals provided on-the-go health assessments, including screenings for blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), blood sugar levels, and other vital indicators.
According to the organization, passengers also received personalized health counselling aimed at helping them understand their current health status and offering practical guidance to maintain or improve their well-being.
In addition, the outreach included health education sessions that emphasized the importance of informed lifestyle choices, focusing on healthy eating, regular physical activity, and effective stress management.
Speaking of the motivation behind the initiative, Otunba Ewenla, the Chief Executive Officer of Ultimate Health HMO, said the focus was part of the efforts to promote preventive healthcare and raise awareness about the importance of maintaining good health.
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“We believe that health is a right, not a privilege. Through our collaboration with the Nigerian Railway Corporation, we were able to reach a large number of individuals, especially those who may not have regular access to healthcare services.
“This initiative is an integral part of our commitment to making preventive healthcare more accessible, while also raising awareness about the importance of maintaining good health, not just on World Health Day, but every day,” Ewenla said.