Makati Mayor Abby Binay today said the city government has started distributing specialized monitoring kits for diabetes and hypertension to residents and city employees.
The mayor said the initiative is a significant part of the city's comprehensive health strategy aimed at combating lifestyle diseases and enhancing the quality of life for its residents.
"By providing these monitoring kits, we are not just equipping our citizens with tools; we are empowering them to take control of their health before they face critical health issues," Mayor Abby said.
She added that regular monitoring can significantly reduce the risks of complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
The mayor said that based on the data from the city’s free medicine program, maintenance medicine for hypertension and diabetes top the list of medications dispensed to Yellow Card holders and dependents.
The Hypertension Kit includes an Adult Aneroid Sphygmomanometer with a stethoscope, an NCD booklet with a monitoring diary, dietary guidelines, and an exercise plan, an embossed emergency contact tag designed as a bracelet, and a transparent storage bag.
The Diabetes Kit, on the other hand, contains a glucometer with 25 strips and lancets, a pack of 15 cotton balls, an embossed emergency contact tag bracelet, an NCD booklet tailored for diabetes management, a transparent bag for organized storage, and a sharps collector for safe disposal.
To date, the Makati Health Department has dispensed a total of 969 hypertension kits and 1,006 diabetes kits.
Mayor Abby added that beyond providing monitoring kits, the city also conducts regular health education sessions, community support, and direct access to specialized medical advice and periodic screenings.
She said these benefits are designed to foster a proactive approach to health management, encouraging residents to maintain their health and prevent disease progression.
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