{"id":2945,"date":"2026-08-02T07:40:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T06:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=2945"},"modified":"2026-08-02T07:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T06:40:23","slug":"health-campaign-reaches-delsu-site-2-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=2945","title":{"rendered":"Health Campaign Reaches DELSU Site 2 Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Parry Elijah<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A large number of students of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, benefited from a health awareness campaign and free medical services organized at the Site 2 campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme, which was aimed at promoting healthy living and disease prevention, featured free medical screenings, health education, and consultations with healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The health campaign was organized by the University\u2019s Medical Centre in collaboration with health practitioners and the Student Union Government (SUG). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exercise attracted a large number of students who participated in the various medical and health awareness activities provided during the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants received free medical checks, including blood pressure tests, blood sugar level examinations, body mass index assessments, and general health consultations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthcare professionals were also available to provide medical advice and educate students on preventive healthcare practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the campaign, students were sensitized on important health issues such as malaria prevention, personal hygiene, mental health management, reproductive health, and the dangers of self-medication and drug abuse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The health experts emphasized the need for students to maintain healthy lifestyles through balanced diets, regular exercise, adequate rest, and routine medical check-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking during the programme, the Chief Medical Director of the University\u2019s Health Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Ekuerhare.B.E urged students to make their health a priority despite the demands of academic activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to him, early diagnosis and treatment of illnesses remain essential for maintaining good health and improving academic performance among students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further noted that many health conditions can be effectively managed when detected early and encouraged students to make proper use of the medical facilities available at the university\u2019s health centre whenever the need arises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some students who participated in the programme described the initiative as timely and beneficial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They expressed appreciation to the university management for bringing healthcare services closer to them and noted that the exercise provided an opportunity for many students to know their health status at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organizers disclosed that the health campaign forms part of the university\u2019s commitment to promoting a healthy and conducive learning environment across its campuses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They assured students that similar programmes would be organized regularly to sustain health awareness and improve access to quality medical services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The successful conduct of the programme is expected to further strengthen healthcare delivery within the university community and encourage students to adopt healthier lifestyles as they pursue their academic goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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