Seo-gu, Gwangju Selected as 'Excellent Institution' for Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Management Project

Praised for Initiatives Like "Know Your Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar"

Seo-gu, Gwangju City, announced on December 11 that it was selected as an excellent institution nationwide and received the Commissioner of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency Award at the '2025 Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Management Project Commendation.'

Seo-gu, Gwangju City, was selected as an excellent institution nationwide and received the Director of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency Award at the '2025 Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Management Project Commendation' on the 11th. Provided by Seo-gu, Gwangju City

This commendation is presented by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency to institutions, organizations, and individuals who have contributed to promoting public health. The final selection of 12 outstanding public health centers was based on a comprehensive evaluation of indicators such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease prevention education, promotional activities to raise awareness of blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol, and efforts to improve awareness of the prevention and management of major precursor diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia.

Seo-gu has been dedicated to the early detection and registration management of patients with chronic diseases through various initiatives, including health management programs such as exercise and nutrition classes for high-risk groups, support for diabetes complication and HbA1c test costs, lending blood pressure and blood glucose monitors to those with chronic diseases, conducting outreach campaigns such as 'Know Your Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar' and 'Know Your Vascular Numbers,' and organizing self-help groups for people with chronic diseases to promote healthy daily lives.

In particular, Seo-gu received high marks for enhancing residents' access to health services by establishing a Health Living Support Center in Sangmu 2-dong and operating a 'Health Care Center' within the Kumho General Welfare Center, where blood pressure and blood sugar measurement and health counseling services are provided.

Lee Wongu, Director of Seo-gu Public Health Center, said, "This award is the result of our ongoing efforts to prevent and manage cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases alongside our residents," adding, "We will continue to do our best so that local residents can enjoy healthy lives through a variety of health promotion programs."