05/17/2026
Today is World Hypertension Day—a reminder that one simple blood pressure check can save a life. Hypertension is often silent, but its impact on families and communities can be devastating.
To mark the day, the Healthy Heart Africa Programme, funded by AstraZeneca and implemented by PATH and Rwanda Biomedical Centre, led activities across Nyarugenge, Gakenke, and Gatsibo Districts in .
From community outreach and workplace screenings to provider refresher trainings and stakeholder dialogue, the commemoration brought together health workers, community leaders, institutions, and residents around one shared message: controlling hypertension takes all of us.
Often called the “silent killer,” high blood pressure can go unnoticed for years. Regular screening and early action are critical to saving lives.
📷Check out photos from the gathering and see how communities came together to act against hypertension.
