Health SharedGladys lives in Oborpah, Ghana with her two young children. She has hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the most deadly non-communicable disease in the world. 1 in 4 adults like Gladys suffer from hypertension in Ghana, but only 4% of these have their blood pressure under control. Watch this film to find out how our ComHIP project is helping Gladys to receive the care that she needs to stay healthy and manage her condition. Community-based Hypertension Improvement Project (ComHIP) is an innovative healthcare model designed to improve hypertension management and control. Screening and treatment is shifted to the community and technology supports healthcare workers and empowers patient self-management. Program partners include FHI 360, Ghana Health Service, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, VOTO Mobile and many local partners.
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An inspiring and impactful initiative. Community- based approach like ComHip play a crucial role in improving hypertension awareness, access to care, and long- term blood pressure control, especially in undeserved communities.
This is such an important initiative, helping people like Gladys manage hypertension will surely save many lives in Ghana.
The stats for hypertension in Ghana is scary. We need more of such interventions in the country. Ghana Hypertension and Diabetes Community is primed to make an impact here. Let's go!