May 17, 2025 marks the 21st "World Hypertension Day". Hypertension, as a common chronic disease, has become a major challenge to global public health. According to the data, about 267 million adults in China suffer from hypertension, and the prevention and control situation is severe. Therefore, holding this event in Hong 'an County, a place with profound revolutionary historical heritage, not only holds special significance but also serves as a powerful boost to the national health campaign.

From May 15th to 16th, 2025, the "World Hypertension Day - We Are Taking Action to Prevent and Control Hypertension" series of activities, hosted by the Chinese Geriatrics Society, organized by the Hypertension Branch, and supported by China Resources Double 鹤 Pharmaceutical Co., LTD., was successfully held in Hong 'an County, Hubei Province, a revolutionary old area. Senior experts in the fields of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases as well as geriatric hypertension from all over the country, primary care physicians and local residents gathered together to participate in a series of highly meaningful activities. This event aims to provide a platform for academic sharing and exchange among physicians, further enhancing the awareness and prevention and treatment capabilities of primary care physicians regarding hypertension and related diseases. Meanwhile, through diverse forms, popularize the relevant knowledge of hypertension disease prevention and control among the vast number of grassroots people to enhance their health literacy.

Academic Exchange and Training Session - Discussing academic Research, seeking true knowledge, discussing prevention and treatment, and Promoting Improvement

On the morning of May 15th, the academic exchange and training meeting for grassroots physicians under the theme of "World Hypertension Day - We Are Taking Action to Prevent and Control Hypertension" was officially held in Hong 'an County. The meeting focused on sharing the latest progress in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension and related diseases. Professor Fan Li, the president of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, Professor Hua Qi, the president of the Hypertension Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, and Professor Hu Dayi from Peking University People's Hospital, among other renowned experts, delivered speeches in turn. Subsequently, many experts gave special reports on topics such as hypertension-related diseases in the elderly, cardiovascular diseases in China, strategies for the prevention and treatment of hypertension in China, and progress.

This academic conference was attended by a gathering of renowned experts. The attending experts delved deeply into the cutting-edge of academic research, pursued insightful views, and jointly discussed strategies for disease prevention and treatment, working together to enhance the overall capabilities of both individuals and teams. With profound academic background and unique insights, it presented an academic feast to the participants. Participants expressed that not only did it broaden their academic horizons, but it also stimulated innovative thinking and sparks of inspiration, and they benefited a lot.

World Hypertension Day Special Free Clinic Event - Health Free Clinic Warms the Grassroots, Benevolent Medical Heart Protects Health and Well-being

Experts held a special free medical consultation event for "World Hypertension Day" in Hong 'an County. This free medical consultation, as a key part of the "We Are Taking Action to Prevent and Control Hypertension" series of activities, aims to provide local residents with professional hypertension screening, treatment and health guidance services, dispel the wrong perceptions such as "Hypertension is dizziness and only dizziness requires medication", help develop good health habits, and jointly promote the construction of a healthy society.

At the free medical consultation event site, senior cardiovascular experts from top domestic medical institutions such as the General Hospital of the People's Liberation Army, Peking University People's Hospital, and Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University gathered. Experts provided professional health consultations and free medical services to dozens of residents, including blood pressure measurement, personalized medication guidance, and professional guidance on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension. For people with sub-healthy blood pressure and those diagnosed with hypertension, experts provided detailed and patient answers on common medication misunderstandings and key points of daily self-monitoring. In addition, health promotion materials related to the prevention and treatment of hypertension were distributed at the event site, aiming to enhance residents' awareness of hypertension and their self-management abilities.

This free medical consultation event not only brought health care and emotional warmth to the local residents, but also built a bridge for direct communication between experts and grassroots people, allowing their voices to be smoothly conveyed.

After the event, the experts also participated in red education activities, further enhancing their sense of social responsibility, national pride and mission for China's development in the new era.

Professor Hua Qi, the president of the Hypertension Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, said that the successful holding of the "World Hypertension Day - We Are Taking Action to Prevent and Control Hypertension" series of activities in Hong 'an County not only reflects the deep concern of the society and experts for the health and well-being of the people in the revolutionary old areas, but also is a beneficial practice in response to the call for a national health campaign. This event is of profound significance. It not only provides a deep education on revolutionary traditions but also further enhances the sense of responsibility and commitment of the expert team to go deep into the grassroots, devote themselves to the medical cause, and make selfless contributions. President Hua Qi stated that in the future, such activities will continue to be carried out to promote the in-depth development of hypertension prevention and control work and contribute more to building a healthy China.