Top 10 Health Checkups to Start Your 2026 Right — Your Checklist at Trust Charitos Hospital

Start 2026 Strong: Your Health Is Your Greatest Asset

A new year is the perfect time to set New Year health goals — and the most important one should be knowing your health status.

In Nigeria today, many serious illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, glaucoma, and cancer often show no symptoms until they become dangerous. That’s why doctors recommend routine health check-ups and full body screening, even when you feel perfectly fine.

At Trust Charitos Hospital, Abuja, we believe prevention is better — and cheaper — than cure.

Here are the Top 10 Health Check-ups you should do in 2026 to protect yourself and your family.

1. Blood Pressure Check (Hypertension Screening)

High blood pressure is called the “silent killer” because many Nigerians have it without knowing.

✅ Why it matters:

• Prevents stroke, heart attack, kidney failure

• Especially important if you’re over 30 or have a family history

Recommended: At least once every 3–6 months

2. Blood Sugar Test (Diabetes Screening)

Diabetes is rising rapidly in Nigeria due to lifestyle, diet, and stress.

✅ Detects:

• Diabetes

• Pre-diabetes

• Hidden blood sugar problems

Early detection = easier management and fewer complications.

3. Full Blood Count (FBC)

This test checks your:

• Blood level

• Immune system

• Infections

• Anemia (very common in Nigeria)

✅ Helps detect:

• Infections

• Weak blood

• Underlying illnesses

4. Kidney Function Test

Kidney disease is increasing in Nigeria, especially among:

• People with high BP

• Diabetics

• Those who use painkillers frequently

✅ Detects:

• Early kidney damage

• Electrolyte problems

• Hidden kidney stress

5. Liver Function Test

Your liver processes:

• Drugs

• Alcohol

• Toxins

• Fat from food

✅ Important for:

• Fatty liver disease

• Hepatitis

• Medication-related liver problems

6. Cholesterol & Lipid Profile Test

This checks your heart disease risk.

✅ Helps prevent:

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Blocked blood vessels

Very important if you:

• Are over 35

• Are overweight

• Have family history of heart disease

7. Eye Checkup (Glaucoma & Vision Screening)

Many Nigerians go blind from glaucoma without early symptoms.

✅ Detects:

• Glaucoma

• Cataract

• Refractive errors

• High eye pressure

Early detection saves sight.

8. Chest X-ray or ECG (Heart & Lung Check)

Recommended for:

• People with chest pain

• Smokers

• Those with breathing problems

• People over 40

✅ Helps detect:

• Heart enlargement

• Lung infections

• Early heart disease

9. Urinalysis & Stool Test

Simple but powerful tests.

✅ Detects:

• Infections

• Kidney problems

• Diabetes complications

• Intestinal infections & parasites

10. Cancer Screening (Gender-Based)

Depending on age and gender:

For Women:

• Cervical cancer screening (Pap smear)

• Breast examination

For Men:

• Prostate screening (especially 40+)

✅ Early detection saves lives and reduces treatment cost.

Why You Should Do a Full Body Screening in 2026

A full body screening helps:

✔ Detect diseases early
✔ Save treatment cost
✔ Prevent complications
✔ Give peace of mind
✔ Increase lifespan and quality of life

Why Choose Trust Charitos Hospital, Abuja?

At Trust Charitos Hospital, we offer:

✅ Comprehensive medical checkups
✅ Modern diagnostic equipment
✅ Experienced doctors and specialists
✅ Friendly, professional care
✅ Affordable preventive health packages
✅ Fast and accurate test results

We are your trusted partner for preventive health in Abuja.

Who Should Do a Health Checkup?

✔ Everyone above 18 years
✔ Busy professionals
✔ Business owners
✔ Parents
✔ Elderly people
✔ Anyone who hasn’t done a checkup in the last 12 months

Make 2026 the Year You Take Control of Your Health

Don’t wait until you are sick.

Early detection saves lives. Prevention saves money