Jereme Health and Beauty Services Limited has called on the public to make regular health screening a priority, stressing that knowing key health indicators such as blood pressure and blood glucose levels can help prevent serious health complications and promote healthier living.
The Business Development Manager of the facility, Africanus Jerry Neequaye, said the initiative, being held under the theme “Free health screening activities: Know your numbers, protect your health and live well,” was designed to make preventive healthcare more accessible to the public.
He noted that the facility’s approach was centred on early detection, lifestyle modification and sustained engagement with people after screening.
Mr Neequaye explained that the programme would be sustained through regular screening activities combined with health education on deworming, immune support, reproductive health and healthy lifestyles.
“The key thing is that we want to continuously do it and have a sustainable programme,” he said.
Focus on hypertension and diabetes
According to the Manager, the major indicators being monitored during the screening are blood pressure and blood glucose, because early awareness of abnormal levels could encourage people to seek appropriate medical attention before complications develop.
He disclosed that knowing one’s blood pressure was particularly indispensable in preventing complications associated with hypertension, including stroke and damage to vital organs.
Mr Neequaye added that monitoring blood glucose levels could also help people identify abnormalities early and take appropriate steps to manage their health.
“Knowing your numbers is important,” Mr Neequaye explained, noting that people who were aware of their health indicators were better positioned to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
Screening brought closer to communities
Mr Neequaye said JHBSL was also taking the screening exercise directly to communities, particularly markets where some people might find it difficult to leave their businesses to visit hospitals or larger healthcare facilities.
He emphasised that people could either visit the facility for screening or have the service brought to their communities.
“There are lots of market women who find it difficult to go to hospitals or large facilities. Once we do it for them, it helps,” he added.
He explained that the free screening was intended to create an opportunity for the facility to engage with people, establish a relationship with them and encourage them to adopt healthier habits.
Lifestyle modification
Beyond screening, Mr Neequaye said the initiative placed emphasis on lifestyle changes, including healthy eating, regular exercise and attention to mental wellbeing.
He added that participants would be encouraged to maintain regular physical activity to support overall health and manage factors such as excess body fat and blood glucose.
The facility also intends to maintain contact with people who participate in the programme to encourage them to sustain healthier habits.
“Our primary focus is building relationships with attendees. We collect their contact information and reach out weekly to check on their well-being,” he explained.
Reproductive health education
Mr Neequaye said the programme also included discussions on male and female reproductive health.
For men, the education covers issues such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and prostate health, while women are provided with information on issues including vaginal discharge and ways of preventing related conditions.
He disclosed that the broader objective was to provide people with practical information that could help them take greater responsibility for their health.
Deworming and immune support
The Manager further explained that deworming and immune-support products formed part of the facility’s broader preventive-health approach.
He said dewormers were made available to participants at a minimum cost, while people who were not already taking supplements could also be advised on available immune-support options.
He stressed, however, that the screening itself remained free, describing it as the entry point for engaging people on preventive healthcare.
“The screening is to help us get to them and build a relational rapport. That one is free,” he explained.
Call for healthier living
Mr Neequaye explained that the ultimate goal of the initiative was to help people live healthier and happier lives by combining early health checks with appropriate lifestyle choices.
He urged the public to take greater interest in their health indicators and to seek professional medical attention when abnormalities were detected.
He said the programme would continue as part of Jereme Health and Beauty Services Limited’s commitment to bringing preventive healthcare closer to communities.
“What we are encouraging is living healthier and happier. And that’s why we are doing this programme. And it’s going to be something we will continuously do,” he remarked.
