OMRON Healthcare Co., Ltd. has announced its continued support for May Measurement Month 2026, a global campaign aimed at increasing awareness of hypertension and the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring. The company will donate approximately 3,000 blood pressure monitors worldwide, including models capable of detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common and often undiagnosed arrhythmia.
Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, contributing to over 10 million deaths annually. Despite the potential for early detection and management to significantly reduce complications, awareness and treatment rates remain low in many regions. Launched in 2017, May Measurement Month has screened more than 7 million people globally, identifying over 1 million cases of previously untreated hypertension.
OMRON Healthcare has supported the initiative since its inception, donating around 33,000 blood pressure monitors across 120 countries and regions. This year's contribution of 3,000 devices includes models that can screen for AFib, enhancing early detection and treatment of both hypertension and AFib, which are major risk factors for stroke and heart failure.
Professor Neil R. Poulter, Chief Investigator and Chair of Trustees of May Measurement Month, emphasized the importance of regular home blood pressure monitoring in improving hypertension management and reducing adverse cardiovascular events. He noted that the donation of AFib-capable monitors could enhance early detection and treatment, ultimately saving lives globally.
Ayumu Okada, President and CEO of OMRON Healthcare, highlighted the alignment of May Measurement Month's goals with OMRON's vision of eliminating cerebro-cardiovascular events worldwide. He reaffirmed the company's commitment to collaborating with the initiative to improve global cardiovascular health outcomes.
The May–July campaign will feature screening events and educational activities worldwide, including blood pressure measurement sessions and guidance on lifestyle changes for managing hypertension. For more information about May Measurement Month, interested parties can visit the campaign's official website.
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