Colexa Biosensor Diabetes Programme begins nationwide screening, distributing diagnostic kits and training officials to strengthen early detection and care
Colexa Biosensor Diabetes Programme has officially commenced, marking a major step in Nigeria’s fight against diabetes.
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The initiative, supported by the Federal Government, involves nationwide screening and capacity-building for healthcare officials, using locally manufactured diagnostic kits produced by Colexa Biosensor Ltd.
The programme began this week in the North-Central geopolitical zone, with training sessions for government health officials across primary healthcare centres (PHCs).
It will be followed by a nationwide campaign targeting five million Nigerians across the country’s 774 Local Government Areas.
As part of the effort, over 77,000 units of the OnPoint Blood Glucose Monitoring System, manufactured in Lagos by Colexa Biosensor, will be distributed to individuals diagnosed with diabetes during the screenings.
Each PHC will also receive diagnostic and monitoring devices to support ongoing community-level care.
Dr. Alayo Sopekan, National Desk Officer for Diabetes at the Federal Ministry of Health, highlighted the urgency of early detection. “We have many Nigerians living with diabetes, some are aware, many are not.
This initiative is aimed at identifying early, improving access, reducing cost, and strengthening our local capacity in line with the administration’s commitment to unlocking the healthcare value chain,” he said.
Colexa Biosensor expressed pride at being selected as a key local manufacturer for the national programme. Pharm. Kingsley Aguoru, Managing Director of Colexa Biosensor, said: “This partnership reflects the Federal Government’s confidence in Nigerian manufacturing capacity.
At Colexa Biosensor, we remain committed to delivering high-quality, reliable diagnostic tools to improve early detection and long-term management of diabetes across the country.”
The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s broader agenda to reduce the cost of essential health commodities, improve affordability, and strengthen diagnostic services nationwide.
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Training and screening activities will continue across all six geopolitical zones in the coming weeks, supporting a sustainable approach to community-level diabetes care.
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Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
