Health Volunteers Mobilized for Mass Wellness Checks

Health authorities have launched a nationwide initiative that will see thousands of community health volunteers deployed across local neighborhoods to conduct mass wellness checks. The campaign aims to identify early signs of non-communicable diseases, improve vaccination follow-up, and strengthen preventive care. Officials say the effort comes in response to rising cases of lifestyle-related illnesses and delays in seeking treatment, especially in rural and low-income areas.
According to the Ministry of Health, the volunteers have undergone rapid skills training to enable them to conduct screenings for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, malnutrition, and respiratory infections. They will also collect household health data, offer basic health education, and refer patients who need further medical attention. The ministry said the initiative is designed to bring health services closer to the community, making early intervention more accessible for vulnerable groups.
Local leaders have welcomed the mobilization, noting that health volunteers have long played a critical role in bridging gaps in the public health system. Community elders and civil society groups say the wellness checks will help detect health problems before they become severe, reduce the burden on hospitals, and improve overall health awareness. Early reports from counties already participating in the rollout show strong community support and high numbers of households willingly participating.
The Ministry of Health has encouraged citizens to cooperate with volunteers during the wellness checks and to take advantage of the free services being offered. Officials added that the data collected will inform future public health planning and strengthen response strategies for disease outbreaks. The campaign is expected to run for three months, after which the ministry will evaluate its impact and determine whether the wellness checks will become part of routine community-level services.