In an attempt to provide awareness
concerning preventive measures to help avoid lethal health issues, the Department
of Biotechnology in collaboration with Amber Group of Clinics, organized a
health camp in the university premises on 22nd April.
Manipal Dubai students and staff get their health tests done
Convening an approximate of 230
people, the event pulled together an outstanding response from students and staff
members, who’ve showed a keen interest in their medical assessments.
Intending to create awareness amidst
the crowd about various health related issues that might prove fatal if not
cured on time, the biotechnology department setup a series of medical tests during
the day enabling attendees to take more precautionary methods required for
proper healthcare.
“Our health camp strongly holds
the idea that prevention is better than cure. We are carrying out all basic
tests like BMI, cholesterol, dental screening, just in order to create
awareness amongst people, and to give them basic idea about their health
conditions to prevent future health ailments.” said Ebin George, final year biotechnology
student from Manipal University, Dubai who helped organize the event.
Department of Biotechnology team who made the Health Camp a successful one
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When asked what the department
had accomplished through the health camp, Vinita, another final year biotechnology
student said, “we wanted people to know about their health, most of them don’t
know what their sugar level is, they don’t keep a track of their blood pressure
count, some of them have vague idea about dental hygiene and many such health
related issues, so we intended to make them aware of their health.”
In what emerged to be the most
shocking of results, a majority of students suffered from obesity while most of
the staff members had high cholesterol. Blood pressure levels were high amongst
both students and staff members. Although on the bright side, results for
dental hygiene and physiotherapy were considered normal.
The campaign aimed at initiating an
active response towards physical wellbeing and fitness. The event was a great
success, thanks to the joint effort from the department of biotechnology and
Amber clinics.
By Fathima Layeek
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