Avon HMO hosts free medical screening

As part of its unwavering commitment to preventive healthcare, Avon HMO, one of Nigeria’s leading health management organisations, held a free hypertension awareness and screening outreach during the Sallah holidays tagged ‘No Tension’ in Marina, Lagos.

The outreach was part of the organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts focused on chronic disease management, and aimed to encourage Nigerians to “know their numbers” by checking their blood pressure regularly. The event brought together healthcare professionals, volunteers, and members of the public for free blood pressure screenings, one-on-one medical consultations, and health education sessions.

According to the Nigerian Cardiac Society, one in every three Nigerian adults (about 30%) is living with high blood pressure, a silent but serious condition that often goes undetected until it causes severe complications like heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure.

Yet, with early detection and proper management, hypertension can be effectively controlled.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Avon HMO, Osa Imasogie, reaffirmed the organisation’s mission to make healthcare more accessible and mainstream.

“At Avon HMO, we believe that staying healthy shouldn’t be a privilege. That’s why initiatives like ‘No Tension’ are essential, not just to raise awareness, but to bring healthcare directly to the people. Knowing your blood pressure is a simple step that can save your life,” he said.

In his remarks, the Group Head of Medical Services at Avon HMO, Dr Adeyinka Adeyemi, emphasised the need for increased public education around hypertension.

“Hypertension is often called the ‘silent killer’ because many people don’t know they have it. This outreach is about demystifying the condition and showing people that managing it is possible, especially when detected early,” he stated.

Over the course of the event, hundreds of Lagosians were screened, with many referred for follow-up care based on their results. Educational materials were distributed, and attendees had the opportunity to speak directly with the medical team about lifestyle changes and treatment options.