The Abuja Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) partnered with Nizamiye Hospital to offer free medical screenings to journalists on Saturday, kicking off its 2025 Press Week with a strong focus on media professionals’ well-being.
Hundreds of journalists participated in the outreach, availing themselves of critical health checks, including blood pressure, diabetes, and hepatitis screenings, as well as dental consultations and general medical advice.
Comrade Grace Ike, Chairman of the NUJ Abuja Council, stressed the importance of the initiative, noting the intense pressures journalists face.
“Our work as journalists is time-consuming and mentally demanding. This medical outreach allows our members to take time out to check their health status and stay fit for the national assignment,” Ike said.
She praised the high turnout and urged participants to fully engage with healthcare providers to maximize the program’s benefits. Ike also thanked Nizamiye Hospital for its sustained partnership, vowing to deepen collaboration between the union and the medical institution.
The outreach featured comprehensive health talks and screenings, emphasizing preventive care—a crucial need for journalists who often work long hours under stress.
The 2025 Press Week, themed “Journalism in a Changing World: Media, Press Freedom, Democracy, and Society,” began on Friday with prayers at the NASFAT Mosque in Utako. Upcoming events include a fitness walk and a public lecture at Transcorp Hilton Hotel on Tuesday.
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