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Monday, November 9 - 2009

Welcare conducts free clinics to celebrate World Heart Day

Welcare Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Oman's premier health speciality center will conduct a three-day free cardiac consultation clinic to celebrate the 'World Heart Day' held worldwide on Sunday, 28 September.

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The clinic planned from 28 to 30 September between 9am to 1 pm is open to public and will be conducted by a specialist to help identify and reduce the patients' overall risk for heart attacks and strokes.

World Heart Day 2008 is a call-to-action to help people better understand their personal risk for cardiovascular disease, including hypertension (high blood pressure).

Heart disease and stroke is the world's largest killer, claiming 17.5 million lives each year. That's why World Heart Day was created, to create public awareness of risk factors for heart disease and stroke and to promote preventive measures.

Commenting on the purpose of the free clinic, Mr. Prem Thomas, Clinic Manager said:
"Our efforts for World Heart Day are part of a bigger picture. They are a part of Welcare Oman's long-term commitment aimed at promoting heart-healthy living lifestyles amongst all Omani residents. In doing so, we felt it apt that a clinic such as this will spread the message of the World Heart Day and will make healthy lifestyle a habit."


The World Heart Day is Organized by World Heart Federation members and partners, World Heart Day activities include free heart health screenings, walks, runs, jump rope sessions, fitness events, public talks, scientific forums, exhibitions, concerts, sports tournaments and much more worldwide.
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About Welcare World Healthcare Systems:
Welcare World Health Systems (WWHS), owned by the Dubai based Varkey Group, Medi-Clinic Corporation (South Africa) and GE Healthcare, is a leading healthcare provider in the UAE. Medi-Clinic Corporation manages 51 hospitals in South Africa and 3 in Namibia. It also owns Hirslanden AG, the leading private hospital group in Switzerland, with 13 hospitals. The knowledge and expertise of these two companies will provide Welcare with an excellent platform for cross referrals, offering an unparalleled service in the healthcare industry.

Welcare World's expertise is in the development and management of hospitals and clinics and the provision of healthcare consultancy services. To bring the added value of best-practices in medicine and contemporary healthcare management solutions, Welcare World has created strategic alliances with internationally reputed healthcare institutions, and combines these cutting edge practices of quality with its in house capabilities and experience.

Welcare World Health Systems manages a number of facilities including the Welcare Hospital, Emirates Diagnostic Clinic, Welcare Ambulatory Care Centre, Welcare Eye Centre, Welcare Al Qusais Clinic, Welcare Diagnostic & Treatment Centre - Oman, and the clinic under construction in Uptown Mirdiff.

For further information please contact:
Zulekha Huseni
Promoseven Weber Shandwick
Phone: (968) 24701210
Fax: (968) 24705273

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