The Federal house of Representative has called on the Ministry of Aviation to make sure that passengers at the Airport check their Blood Pressure and Sugar level before boarding.
The directive ensued after the adoption of a motion by Rep. Kalejaiye Paul (APC-Lagos) at plenary in Abuja on Tuesday.
The speakers motion is titled,” Need to make Provision for free High Blood Pressure and Sugar Level Check Desks at Airports. “
He stated that air travel could be physically demanding and stressful for many passengers.
He said that these factors, combined with the potential health risks associated with long flights and varying environmental conditions made it essential to prioritise the health of individuals passing through our airports.
He said air travel had become increasingly accessible to a larger portion of the population, adding that
the stress associated with travel, coupled with the sedentary nature of long flights could impact the health of individuals.
He said this particularly concerned those with pre-existing conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
He said it was important to prioritise the health of passengers travelling long through our airports, adding tha this notion aimed to assure their access to essential services.
He said by inducting free high blood pressure and sugar levels check desks at all airports, the country would promote early detection and preventive care for conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
According to him, regular monitoring of these vital health parameters will enable travellers to seek medical l support and stop potential complications.
He said the availability of these check desks would demonstrate the country's commitment to health of the masses
promotion purposes.
“This will send out an important message that we prioritise the overall well-being of our citizens and tourists by making healthcare services easily available regardless of their travel schedules.”
By adopting the motion, the house of representatives urged the ministry of Aviation to co-operate with relevant healthcare professionals and organisations to establish and operate High Blood Pressure and sugar levels check desks at all airports across the country.
The house also beseeched the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to set up adequate medical facilities in Nigerian Airports to forestall sudden mortality rates as a result of high blood pressure and diabetes (high sugar level) among others.
The lawmakers went ahead to urge the desks to be staffed with trained healthcare personnel who can accurately and meticulously carry out the checkups.
Members of the house said there was need to provide basic counselling, and refer individuals to appropriate
medical services, if warranted.
The house further mandated the committee on aviation to ensure compliance from all parties involved.
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