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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, on Thursday conducted a medical outreach for commercial drivers, passengers and staff of Transport Company of Anambra State (TRACAS) as part of activities marking the 2026 Ember Months Campaign.
Speaking during the exercise, State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno said the exercise was aimed at promoting health and well-being of road users, particularly commercial drivers, while ensuring they were medically fit, physically sound and psychologically prepared to undertake their journeys safely.
She commended the drivers and passengers for their active participation and encouraged them to prioritise their health, noting that good health and physical fitness are essential to safe driving and the prevention of road traffic crashes.
The Sector Commander emphasised that certain health conditions, if left undetected or unmanaged, could impair a driver’s ability to make sound decisions and respond appropriately to road situations, thereby increasing the risk of crashes.
The medical outreach was organised to assess the general health and fitness of drivers and identify possible medical conditions that could negatively affect their driving performance.
During the exercise, participants underwent various medical checks and health assessments, including general medical screening, blood pressure measurement and fasting blood sugar tests.
In addition, the drivers received health education and counselling on the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, adequate rest, proper nutrition, regular medical check-ups and seeking prompt medical attention whenever health challenges arise.
The outreach formed part of the Sector Command’s sustained efforts to reduce road traffic crashes during the Ember Months through preventive interventions, public enlightenment and stakeholder engagement.
The Anambra State Sector Command reiterates its commitment to promoting safer roads and urges commercial drivers and other road users to take personal responsibility for their health and safety, as every journey deserves to end safely.
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