By the SayPro Royal Committee Deputy Secretary: Martha Keditlwaetse Moshoeshoe 17 May 2025
Greetings to all SayPro members, community leaders, health professionals, and global citizens,
As the Deputy Secretary of the SayPro Royal Committee, I am honoured to speak with you today as we join hands to observe World Hypertension Day 2025.
This year, under the global theme “Know Your Numbers, Know Your Risk,” we renew our commitment to raising awareness about one of the most common—and most silent—health threats of our time: hypertension.
High blood pressure affects over a billion people across the world. And yet, many don’t even know they have it. That’s what makes hypertension so dangerous—it can quietly damage your body for years without any obvious symptoms.
But knowledge is power. A simple blood pressure check can be the difference between a health scare and a life saved. That is why today’s theme is more than a message—it is a mission.
As Deputy Secretary, I help ensure that the decisions and actions taken by SayPro are clearly communicated and effectively implemented. And one of our most important responsibilities is to help ensure that information reaches the people who need it most—in clear, accessible, and empowering ways.
At SayPro, we are not just sharing facts—we are building awareness. We are equipping young people to educate their families. We are working with health workers to reach rural areas. We are reminding people everywhere: you have the right to know your health status—and the power to change it.
On this day, I invite you to take a few minutes to check your blood pressure, learn more about the risks, and help someone else do the same. It’s a small step—but it could save a life.
Let’s also commit to supporting healthier lifestyles, promoting physical activity, reducing salt intake, managing stress, and ensuring access to care for all.
To our health professionals, thank you for your tireless service. To our youth and volunteers, thank you for spreading the word. And to everyone watching—thank you for being part of this movement.
Together, we can turn the tide against hypertension. Together, we can build a healthier, stronger future.
Happy World Hypertension Day 2025. Let’s act with awareness, unity, and heart.
Thank you.
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