Africa-Press – Mauritius. A medical screening exercise for the early detection and treatment of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) was held on, 11 June 2022, at the Cana Hall, Chemin Grenier.
This initiative of the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity and the National Empowerment Foundation aims at sensitising and educating the public against the risk-related factors, complications and prevention measures of NCDs. It comprises screening for NCDs, breast and cervical cancers, cholesterol, as well as counselling and health education.
The Minister of Land Transport and Light Rail, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mr Alan Ganoo and the Parliamentary Private Secretary, Mr Prakash Ramchurrun, were present at the event to take stock of the smooth running of the activities.
Medical Screening Exercise The exercise is carried out on a regular basis in different regions across Mauritius to encourage the population on the need and importance of undertaking physical activities for their wellbeing.
It includes amongst others the following medical tests: height, weight and waist measurements to detect overweight and obesity; blood pressure measurement to identify blood pressure; blood test to detect diabetes through the Mauritius Diabetes Risk Score; vision tests; referral and follow up of positive cases.
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