Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State chapter, Dr. Muyideen Olatunji, has said that regular medical checkups will prevent sudden deaths in the society.
Olatunji said this while declaring open a one-day free medical outreach organised by Precious Gem Medical Consult in Ibadan, Oyo state.
He said “Nigerians go to the hospital only when they are sick which should not be and which is why people break down suddenly and in most cases, sudden death occurs.
“It is unfortunate that the way people care for ordinary vehicles, they don’t care for their lives. There are many silent killer diseases like hypertension, diabetes among others that in some instances do not give symptoms before they strike, but if detected early through medical check-up can be managed and their impacts reduced or removed.”
He also reportedly commended Precious Gem for the initiative and members of the community that showed up for the exercise.
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