OMRON Healthcare Supports May Measurement Month 2026 with Blood Pressure Monitor Donations

OMRON Healthcare Co., Ltd., a global leader in home health monitoring devices, announced its support for May Measurement Month 2026, an annual blood pressure screening and awareness campaign coinciding with World Hypertension Day on May 17. The company will donate approximately 3,000 blood pressure monitors worldwide, including models capable of detecting the possibility of atrial fibrillation (AFib).

Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, contributing to over 10 million deaths annually. Despite the availability of effective management strategies, awareness and treatment rates remain low in many regions. Since its launch in 2017, May Measurement Month has screened more than 7 million people, identifying over 1 million individuals with previously untreated hypertension. OMRON Healthcare has supported the campaign from its inception, donating about 33,000 monitors to date across 120 countries. This year's contribution includes devices that screen for AFib, a common but often undiagnosed arrhythmia that increases the risk of stroke and heart failure.

Professor Neil R. Poulter, Chief Investigator of May Measurement Month, emphasized the importance of regular home monitoring: "Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and atrial fibrillation. Regular home blood pressure monitoring improves management and reduces adverse events. By donating monitors that detect probable AFib, this initiative enhances early detection and treatment, ultimately saving lives."

Ayumu Okada, President and CEO of OMRON Healthcare, stated, "Since launching our first home blood pressure monitor in 1973, we have promoted the importance of monitoring. The goals of May Measurement Month align with our 'Going for ZERO' vision to eliminate cerebro-cardiovascular events. We will continue collaborating to improve global cardiovascular health."

The campaign will run from May to July, featuring screening events and educational activities worldwide, including blood pressure measurements and guidance on lifestyle changes. For more information, visit https://maymeasure.org.