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World Hypertension Day: A global call to control high blood pressure

A resident undergoes a blood pressure screening at Marindi village in Homa Bay during World Hypertension Day celebrations. [James Omoro, Standard].

Friday, May 17, marked World Hypertension Day, a global event aimed at raising awareness on the condition that silently affects millions worldwide.

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