The new President of the Rotary Club Abuja Sapphire, Dr. Pat Oramah, has pledged to focus on a national drive for Hepatitis C elimination as one of the key programmes during his tenure.
Speaking after his investiture as the President last weekend in Abuja, Oramah described Hepatitis C as a “silent killer.”
He said despite the fact that it is “preventable and curable,” it is being underdiagnosed.
“This year, we shall champion a national campaign for awareness, screening, and early treatment, in partnership with government and health agencies,” he said.
He listed the two other priorities of his tenure as polio eradication in line with the global focus of Rotary International and combating diabetes through early detection and awareness creation.
He described diabetes as “a growing yet often overlooked health crisis that continues to claim lives, especially in underserved communities where access to routine screenings and preventive healthcare is limited.”
He said Rotary Sapphire would, through strategic community outreach, offer free screenings, educational campaigns, and interactive health sessions to raise awareness about the risk factors and early signs of diabetes.
He also said the club would partner with local healthcare providers to provide a sustainable support system for those diagnosed with diabetes.
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