The Makati City government started distributing specialized monitoring kits for diabetes and hypertension to residents and city employees as 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 Abigail Binay said.
She further emphasized that regular monitoring can substantially reduce the risks of complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
According to data from the city’s free medicine program, maintenance medications for hypertension and diabetes are the most dispensed to Yellow Card holders and their 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
- A transparent storage bag
The Diabetes Kit 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
- 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.
Binay mentioned that beyond providing monitoring kits, the city also conducts regular health education sessions, community support initiatives, direct access to specialized medical advice, and periodic screenings.
She stated that these benefits are designed to promote a proactive approach to health management, encouraging residents to maintain their health and prevent disease progression.
