(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Over 1,200 blue- collared workers availed free medical screenings ahead of World Health Day, at a 'Mega Medical and Wellness Camp' in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
Workers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal were screened by specialist doctors and specialist physicians from Aster DM Healthcare. Over 20 doctors and 25 paramedics from Aster Hospital, Aster and Access Clinics, Aster Pharmacy and Medcare Hospitals carried out medical checks for over 1,200 workers in Labour camps across Dubai.
World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on April 7, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organisation, as well as other related organisations.
The event was attended by Consul General of India Vipul, Eisa Al Zarooni, Director of Inspection Department, Ministry of Labour, and other officials.
Workers were screened for ailments such as diabetes, hypertension, skin diseases, dental disorders, and several other diseases.
Speaking at the event, Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare said, "This is our way of giving back to the community, and help those in need... We want to make healthcare accessible to those who are in real need."
Zeba Moopen, Director of Special Projects at Aster Healthcare said, "It's been one year since the launch of Aster Volunteers and we are very excited with the turnout for today's event."
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