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By Muinat Usman
Civil servants in Kwara State have been urged to prioritise regular medical check-ups and embrace healthier lifestyles to reduce their risk of stroke, particularly given the sedentary nature of many office-based jobs.
The Acting Head of Service, Dr Mrs Olufunke Shittu, gave the advice during a stroke awareness and health outreach organised by Working Muslims’ Health and Welfare (WOMWEL) in collaboration with the Stroke Unit of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) in Ilorin.
Dr Shittu emphasised the need for early identification of stroke risk factors, warning that unhealthy lifestyle choices and prolonged physical inactivity could expose workers to increased health risks.
She described the outreach as a welfare-driven initiative that transcends religious and ethnic boundaries, commending WOMWEL and the UITH Stroke Unit for bringing preventive healthcare services closer to civil servants.
The outreach featured blood pressure monitoring, weight and height measurements, medication support and referral services for participants requiring further medical attention.
However, Dr Shittu expressed concern over the low turnout, urging participants to sensitise their colleagues across ministries and government agencies to encourage wider participation in subsequent health programmes.
Also speaking, the Chairman of WOMWEL’s Board of Trustees, Alhaji Tajudeen Yinusa, commended the partnership between the association, medical experts and the UITH Stroke Unit, describing it as a valuable collaboration that brings specialised healthcare services closer to the civil service community.
Alhaji Yinusa also appreciated the Acting Head of Service for her support and encouragement, expressing optimism that the initiative would be sustained to promote the health, welfare and overall well-being of workers in the state.
Editing: Abdullah Ahmed
