The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has charged officers and men across the country to be part of the “know Your Number ” health campaign currently going on in the respective Commands .
Egbetokun further stressed that it is important that officers and men should be conscious of their health status noting that it is only a sound health that can achieve effective policing.
Disclosing this while on an inspection of Police Health facilities in Anambra state the Pioneer Force Medical Director Assistant Inspector General of Police, Nkechu Eze BDS MPH noted that the visit to verify the state of facilities in those Medical facilities.
According to the statement by the Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga; “The Anambra CP Ikioye Orutugu warmly welcomed the AIG and her entourage, describing the visit as timely and significant in strengthening healthcare delivery within the Command”
“He expressed appreciation for the Force Medical Directorate’s commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Police personnel” he said.
Continuing in her remarks, AIG Dr. Nkechi Eze reiterated the importance of the recently launched “Know Your Numbers” campaign within the Force.
“The initiative is aimed at encouraging officers and men to regularly monitor their health status, particularly key indicators such as blood pressure blood, glucose levels, cholesterol and other vital signs in order to prevent avoidable health complications. She also used the opportunity to assess the state of Police medical facilities across the Command”
“The AIG further proposed the designation of a specific day for the re-registration of officers and men under the National Health Insurance Scheme”
“She urged all personnel to register with the Police Hospital to enable the Force effectively monitor their health status and provide timely medical intervention when necessary”
The Police facilities visited include: the Police Clinic at the Central Police Station and Area Command Awka respectively, as well as the Police Officers Wives Association Skill Acquisition Centre Ukpo-Dunukofia where training is ongoing for Members of the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) and few selected women in the State.
“The Anambra State Police Command remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote the welfare, fitness, and operational readiness of its personnel” the statement read.
