Institute for Agricultural Research,
Ahmadu Bello University,
P.M.B 1044
Zaria.
As part of its commitment to promoting the health and well-being of members of the Institute community, the Samaru IAR Multipurpose Cooperative Society successfully organized a Health Day for staff of the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, the Faculty of Agriculture, security personnel, and casual workers on Thursday, 4th June 2026.
The programme was
facilitated by a team from the Ahmadu Bello University Health Services,
comprising doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, and health attendants. The
team was led by the Deputy Director of the University Health Services, Dr. Alex
A. Otu, while the Matron of the IAR Clinic, Mrs. Amina Yahaya Hammari, also
joined the team in providing healthcare services and health education to
participants.
The Health Day
featured an enlightening health talk and a range of free medical screening
services, including rapid malaria tests, random blood sugar tests, blood
pressure checks, and hepatitis B and C screenings. The initiative provided
participants with an opportunity to assess their health status and receive
professional medical advice from qualified healthcare practitioners.
During the health
education session, participants were encouraged to embrace healthy lifestyles
through balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, adequate rest, and
effective stress management. The facilitators emphasized the importance of
consuming a variety of nutritious foods, engaging in routine exercise,
maintaining personal hygiene, and keeping a clean environment to prevent common
diseases such as malaria.
The healthcare
professionals also highlighted the dangers associated with smoking and
excessive alcohol consumption, while stressing the importance of routine
medical check-ups, especially for individuals aged 40 years and above, to
facilitate the early detection and management of conditions such as
hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, and other non-communicable diseases.
Participants expressed
appreciation for the initiative, describing it as timely, informative, and
beneficial. Many commended the Cooperative Society for creating an opportunity
to access free health services and receive valuable information on preventive
healthcare.
The successful Health
Day further reinforces the Cooperative Society’s dedication to the welfare of
its members and the broader Institute community, while promoting a culture of
healthy living and preventive healthcare.
Special appreciation goes to the Chairman of the Samaru IAR Multipurpose Cooperative Society, Prof. L. J. Bamaiyi, and the entire Cooperative leadership for championing this laudable initiative, as well as the Ahmadu Bello University Health Services for their professional support and commitment to improving community health. A healthy workforce is the foundation of a productive institution. Together, we continue to build a healthier, stronger, and more resilient IAR community.
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