Dubai Municipality to Launch The Public Health Campaign

Dubai Municipality will launch the third phase of the public health campaign under the slogan “Together for a healthier lifestyle”. This compaign’s main aim is to provide free medical check ups and consultations for practitioners of walking in the Mamzar Park at 5pm.

The campaign will also address weighty matters like obesity and related diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure. Free check ups and consultations will be offered by the medical staff of the Clinic and Medical Services Section of the Public Health Services Department of the Municipality in collaboration with doctors and specialists from outside the Municipality. Doctors will advice the public on the benefits of walking regularly during the campaign, which is supported by Almarai.

Dr. Munir Hamad, General Practitioner the Clinic and Medical Services Section of the Public Health Services Department pointed out that this campaign is organized to create awareness among the public on the diseases resulting from the pressure of modern life, and promote the health services provided by the Municipality as well as promoting the walking tracks and increasing the number of visitors to these facilities.

Further, the campaign is also aimed at establishing an initial database on the types and levels of chronic diseases among the members of the community, and having a positive interaction with them to understand their needs regarding Municipality services, in addition to conducting tests for sugar, pressure, cholesterol, Body Mass Index, and to provide medical advice.

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