“A healthy population produces a healthy society, and a healthy society produces a healthy nation." The Balm of Gilead is a Healthcare program targeted at patients suffering from Hypertension, Type2Diabetes and Stroke. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a prevalent health issue affecting a significant portion of the global population. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 worldwide have hypertension, with the majority (two-thirds) living in low- and middle-income countries. Approximately 30% to 40% of the adult population in Nigeria suffers from hypertension.
Programs
Awareness Campaign / Education: Efforts to address hypertension in Nigeria include public health campaigns to raise awareness about the condition, initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles (such as improved diet and physical activity), and efforts to enhance the detection and management of hypertension through better healthcare infrastructure and services.
Product research (products that can help treat diseases): An In-house review of products and items for management of the intended condition.
Medicine subsidy (for the lower class): Without health insurance, purchasing medication out of pocket burdens individuals and families, leading to inconsistent management. BeautyfromAshes aims to provide medicines in large quantities for distribution at affordable prices.
Self-Help Group:
A self-help group is established for managing health conditions through health champions. This would be ideal for a continuous positive outcome. Ideally, the onus is on the patient to take charge of their health.
Medical outreach:
Medical outreach programs are essential for providing healthcare services, education, and support to underserved and vulnerable populations. These programs aim to bridge the gap in healthcare access and improve health outcomes in communities with limited resources.
Setting up a helpline for advice on medical conditions: A toll-free helpline would be ideal for advice and signposting of individuals. This is especially the case with mental health and those struggling to keep up with managing their health conditions.
CPR Training & Certification: A toll-free helpline would be ideal for advice and signposting of individuals. This is especially the case with mental health and those struggling to keep up with managing their health conditions.
