PRIORITIZE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, NOA TELLS ONDO RESIDENTS ON WORLD KIDNEY DAY
As the world marks World Kidney Day, the State Director, National Orientation Agency, Ondo State Directorate, Mr. James Adekunle has called on general public to prioritize healthy lifestyle choices to prevent kidney disease.
Mr. Adekunle stated this in a press statement issued from his office on the occasion of World Kidney Day, that it is essential we take proactive steps to protect our kidney health by maintaining a healthy diet, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, and managing blood pressure and sugar levels.
The Director intimated the public with the Federal Government intervention of subsidizing dialysis treatment by 80% in some designated government hospitals, thereby reducing the price from #50,000 to #12,000 and making the treatment more accessible and affordable for citizens. He, however noted that prevention remains the best approach.
Furthermore, he advised the public to take precautions and maintain hygienic conditions to prevent heat-related illnesses that can exacerbate kidney problems as heat waves is currently affecting some states in the country.
Mr. Adekunle therefore urged the general public to take responsibility of their kidney health and encourage others to do the same.