Free medical check-ups for RTA's employees, clients

The event included carrying out several medical check-ups, health guidance, and tips of the best practices of maintaining healthy body and avoiding casual illnesses.

"The campaign, which was organized by the Dep't in association with Prime Healthcare Group, lasted for two days and targeted a host of values and principles cherished by the Dep't. These include cooperation with any external agency under the drive to serve the all interests of RTA employees, particularly those related to their safety and security,"

said Ahlam Al Feel, Director of Administrative Services.

She pointed out that the attention and huge response shown by employees demonstrated their awareness and recognition of the importance of this health event, which involved providing free medical services to them.

Check-ups made included checking blood sugar to see if it is high or if the individual is already diabetic or his or her body is liable to diabetes; which is particularly important given the high percentage of diabetic patients in the UAE. Campaign supervisors also provided guidance to employees about the means of minimizing the chances of diabetes, the likelihood of contracting the disease and the key underlying causes.

"The campaign also included testing blood pressure; which is a type of a disease that might not be readily detected by the patient and if not checked and suitably cured, it might lead to serious health complications. Employees were briefed on basic health and safety requirements and those interested underwent check-ups to measure body mass, weight and height in order to establish the ideal weight of each of individual. This tackles one of the obsessions haunting many peoples suffering from obesity who need to know their ideal weights and healthy means to regain it," said Ahlam.

The Director of Administrative Services Dep't also stated that the health and medical campaign included tips and important guidance about swine flu along with the associated symptoms and preventive methods.

"The Dep't was keen to make arrangements with a hospital medical team to attend to the Main Customer Service Center instead of having employees report to the hospital, as many people don't bother to make regular check-ups and neglect themselves. Many people don't refer to clinics, medical centers or hospitals unless symptoms appear and develop in a way that hampers their daily routines," she concluded.