Government Ministries Collaborate to Host Health and Wellness Fair Dubbed “Highway to Health”

The Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports and Community Development, on the occasion of the observance of Local Government month, celebrated under the theme: “Building Strong Partnerships for Sustained Community Resilience” has embraced the vision of Dominica becoming the first climate resilient country in the world. The Ministry recognizes that to build stronger communities, strategic partnerships must be forged and hence will host a Health and Wellness Fair dubbed “Highway to Health”.

This dynamic, full-day event is scheduled for Friday, June 6, from 9:00 a.m. to

6:00 p.m. along the Bayfront in Roseau and is being done through a collaborative

approach between the Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports and Community

Development, and the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services as well as

the Private Sector.

“Both ministries, having identified the importance of tackling the rising incidence

of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Dominica also realize that the fight

against non-communicable diseases is not the responsibility of the health sector

alone. The Division of Local Government and Community Development continues

to play a vital role in promoting healthier communities in an effort to build resilient

communities,” noted Letitia Lestrade Wyke, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry

of Culture, Youth, Sports and Community Development.

As the five weeks of activities for Local Government month climax, under the sub-

theme “Cultivating a Culture of Health, Wellness, Unity, Collaboration and

Community Service”, members of the public and private sectors are encouraged to

take full advantage of the services that will be offered at no cost to them.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services, Dr.

Kyra Paul, made an appeal to the general public.

“This is an opportunity for individuals and families to access various health care

services in one convenient location; we are bringing the clinic to the people;

offering screenings, consultations, and education to reach those who may not visit

health centers regularly,” Dr. Paul said.

The fair will offer a wide range of health services, including:

 General medical consultations

 Pap smears and breast exams

 Prostate exams

 Blood sugar and blood pressure checks, as well as Body mass Index (BMI)

 Endocrinology and Nutrition Assessment

 Educational sessions on prevention and management of chronic non-

communicable Diseases.

Patrons will be provided with a “Wellbeing Passport” following their

consultations.

To close the day’s activity, a high-energy cardio jam session, including a nostalgic

jump rope section, will take place from 5pm to 6pm, encouraging participants to

get active and have fun.

The collaborating Ministries encourage all to come out and join the Health and

Wellness Fair – “Highway to Health”- taking charge of your health one step at a

time.

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