General Hospital Somolu, Lagos State, commemorated the 2026 edition of World Hypertension Day on Wednesday with a large-scale awareness campaign on high blood pressure and the unveiling of a new fast track and wellness centre aimed at improving access to preventive healthcare services.
The programme, held within the hospital premises, brought together medical professionals, government officials, healthcare workers and residents for free medical screenings and public sensitisation on hypertension, often described by health experts as a “silent killer.”
The event was organised in partnership with New Heights Pharmaceutical Company, manufacturers of the Omron blood pressure monitor brand.
Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Mustapha Quadri, said the increasing prevalence of hypertension underscored the importance of routine medical checks and early detection.
Quadri praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for what he described as sustained investment in healthcare delivery across Lagos, particularly in Somolu, while urging residents not to ignore regular health screenings.
