PKM Pekkabata-Posyandu Mombi Collaboration Prevents Hypertension & Diabetes

In an effort to improve public health, Pekkabata Community Health Centers (PKM) and Posyandu Mombi in Darma Village, Polewali District, collaborating to prevent hypertension (HT) and diabetes mellitus (DM).

The actions carried out today are part of an ongoing program aimed at residents between 15 and 59 years of age, Monday (12/8/2024).

The head of Pekkabata Community Health Centre, Dr. A. Agusnawati, with the support of various cross-regional parties, such as sub-district officials, Babinsa, Babinkamtibmas, said PKKhealth cadres, as well as religious and community leaders, this health screening activity succeeded in reaching many local residents.

He continued, Through strong collaboration, this program aims to increase public awareness of the importance of early prevention of HT and DM.

In the same place, Lurah Pekkabata, Hj. Surianti, who was also present in this activity, expressed his gratitude to PKM Pekkabata for the free health screening campaign given to the community.

He hopes that cooperation like this will continue and that it will be done systematically to ensure that public health is maintained.

Through this intensive activity, it is hoped that the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in and around Mombi will be reduced, and public awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle will continue. the size.