Heartened by its success in the initiative, SHF partnered with MedTech Terumo Asia Holdings to sign an MOU on 25 May 2024, which coincided with the May Blood Pressure Measurement Month and roll out an upgraded version of the BP Awareness Kiosks v2. These kiosks will have new features: An arm-in BP monitor, BP reading print outs that enable users to receive customised follow-ups, and interactive quizzes that encourage users to learn more and win attractive prizes such as discount vouchers to purchase BP monitors.
To ensure easy access to blood pressure monitors, SHF collaborated with community partners to pilot Blood Pressure Awareness Booths at various community spaces earlier in 2023. for residents to get hands-on opportunities with a blood pressure monitor and access to resources that guide them through the process.
These Blood Pressure Awareness Booths have also been introduced in schools and in the workplace of our corporate partners to encourage busy working staff to take charge of their own health in just one step.
SHF will be deploying more Blood Pressure Awareness Booths at community centres in the East, North, South and West districts. Other locations include: