Officials at the health camp held at Ooredoo Tower in West Bay.
Doha: Hundreds of Ooredoo employees have received free health checks and advice at Ooredoo’s Health Day, in an effort to reduce health risks and encourage healthy lifestyles.
Following the World Health Organisation’s World Health Day, Ooredoo and Ooredoo Qatar held Health Day for staff under the theme “Enriching People’s Lives,” at Ooredoo Tower in West Bay on April 25.
Ooredoo staff received free health check-ups in separate male and female areas, with medical professionals checking for high blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure.
Staff also received readings on blood sugar to check for diabetes; BMI (Body Mass Index) to determine body fat; and height and weight. Ooredoo staff also learned about the role that healthcare, sports and nutrition play in healthy lifestyles thanks to promotional material from dozens of exhibitors hosted at different offices for Ooredoo.
Exhibitors included Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), insurance company SEIB, healthy living mentorship organisation The Gift of Health, International Academy for Intercultural Development (IAID), fresh produce delivery service The Green Box, health coaching team Art of Abundant Living, yoga organisation Yogasha, and The St Regis Doha.
The opening speech was delivered by Mohammed Jassim Al Kuwari, Chief Corporate Services Officer, Ooredoo Qatar.
Mohanna Al Nuaimi, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Ooredoo, spoke about how Ooredoo promotes healthy living and personal care, and enriches people’s lives; and also gave tips for employees on finding an ideal work-life balance.
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