In Vinnytsia, the Ukrainian Red Cross Health Consultants Educated the Public on Hypertension and the Importance of Blood Pressure Monitoring

During information and practical sessions, health consultants disseminated knowledge on: 

• hypertension and its dangers to health; 
• actions and healthy habits that reduce the risk of the disease; 
• proper blood pressure measurement techniques and the importance of scheduling preventive examinations with a doctor. 

As part of the “Strengthening Community Health” project, the Ukrainian Red Cross health consultants inform the public about the characteristics and prevention of common diseases and teach people how to maintain their health. Currently, the project is being implemented in 10 communities in the Vinnytsia and Kirovohrad regions.