Free heart check-ups on Saturday 29th september in Dubai

Dubai: Hospitals and clinics across the emirate will provide free check-ups on Saturday to mark World Heart Day so people can become aware of the dangers of heart disease and take measures.
The check-ups will be at 10 locations on September 29 and include free assessments which include random blood cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements.

Heart disease is the number one killer in the UAE and the risk factors include obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and lack of exercise. Dr Pietie Loubser, chief clinical officer, EHL group, said: “Many people either claim not to be aware of the risk factors or simply ignore their symptoms. The only way we can help reduce the number of deaths is by making people more aware of their cardiac health status.”

The theme of this year’s World Heart Day is the prevention of cardiovascular disease among women and children. You can find out more about World Heart Day by visiting www.world-heart-federation.org

Free check-up timings:


Welcare Hospital: 8am to 2pm

<!-- Link Package Module-->The City Hospital: 8am to 2pm

EHL Dubai Mall Medical Centre: Noon to 2pm

Welcare Clinic Ibn Battuta: Noon to 2pm

Welcare Ambulatory Care Centre: Noon to 2pm

EHL Arabian Ranches Clinic: Noon to 2pm

EHL Meadows Clinic: Noon to 2pm

Emirates Diagnostic Clinic: Noon to 2pm

Welcare Clinic Qusais: Noon to 2pm

Welcare Clinic Mirdif: Noon to 2pm

 

hi nijasav

even i am waiting for such a free event in AD.but this yr its free sposered only in dubai.