In Our Mind Foundation Calls for Health Screening Partnership

The In Our Mind Foundation, founded by Iruoma Obiesie Onuko, also known as Nurse Angel, is calling for a partnership with the federal government to expand community-based health screening initiatives. This initiative aims to improve referrals for individuals with potentially dangerous blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Onuko, a senior mental health nurse based in the United Kingdom, announced this at a press briefing in Abuja. The foundation has conducted community screening outreaches across 20 states, providing free checks and reporting that 48.74 percent of participants had high blood pressure, while 18.33 percent had high blood glucose levels.

The foundation seeks formal recognition as a community screening and referral partner, proposing a 12-month program to strengthen outreach activities. The partnership would involve federal and state health authorities and clinical institutions, focusing on outreach responsibilities, clinical oversight, and follow-up arrangements.

The foundation aims to address the significant health risks associated with hypertension and diabetes, which are leading causes of death globally.