In commemoration of World Diabetes Day, Access Bank’s W initiative has taken on the altruistic task of providing free diabetes screening for all its customers and staff on the 12th of November, 2021.

Set to take place across 5locations (3 in Lagos, 1 in Abuja, 1 in Enugu) and 1 at the PGD Place specifically for staff, the screening will cover blood sugar test, blood pressure, BMI and nutrition, fitness advisory and post-screening consultation amongst other offerings.

Commenting on the forthcoming event, Group Head, W Initiative, Access Bank, Abiodun Olubitan, said, “Reports from the International Diabetes Federation shows that Nigeria has over 2 million diabetes cases. Sadly, a sizable portion of the cases recorded and those at risk are women. We have found that an integral part of changing this narrative and bringing cases of diabetes to a bare minimum is having people learn the risk factors early. To this end, we partnered with Chronicare- to provide free diabetes screening to thousands of Nigerians with a focus on women.”

“The screening targets Nigerians in general but majorly those susceptible to diabetes due to hereditary traits and lifestyle choices. It is also open to people dealing with weight management issues and those who are too busy to go for regular health checkups. We are optimistic that this screening will drastically reduce the rates of diabetes incidences.”

Interested customers who want to take advantage of the free screening are expected to be present at one of the following locations:

1. Surulere, Lagos: (5, EnitanStreet, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos State)
2. Ikeja, Lagos: (183, Obafemi Awolowo Way Alausa, Ikeja)
3. Ajah, Lagos: (Access Bank AjahBranch, Lekki-EpeExpressway, Thomas Estate (by Doren Hospital), opp. Royal Garden, Ajiwe-Ajah
4. AbakalikiRoad Branch, Enugu: (Plot 40, Garden Avenue, AbakalikiRoad, Enugu State.
5. Ladoke Akintola Branch, Abuja: (Plot 1244, Ladoke Akintola Boulevard, Garki 2, Abuja)

Through the W initiative, Access Bank Plc remains devoted to empowering women in Nigeria’s social and economic landscape and is now going further to safeguard their health.