Over 1400 Workers In UAE Benefit From The Mega Medical Camp

Aster Volunteers in partnership with Model Service Society organised a ‘Mega Medical& Wellness Camp’ at the Dubai Investment Real Estate LabourCamp in Jebel Ali for more than 1400 low-income workers.EisaAlzarooni, representative of Ministry of Human Resources &Emiratisation andSri Vipul, Consul General of India, joined Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman & Managing Director and DrZebaMoopen, Director of Special Projects of Aster DM Healthcare for the inauguration of the camp, expressed their support and encouraged participation.

The beneficiaries consisted of a mix of nationalities from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. The aim of the ‘Mega Medical &Wellness Camp’ was to identify and meet the health and wellness requirements of low-income workers who are often not able to access basic healthcare facilities while struggling to make ends meet and provide for their families back home. In addition to free medical check-ups, the day was dedicated to the overall happiness and well-being of the participants. They had the opportunity to participate in a number of entertainment activities organised by Aster Volunteers and partners.In the true spirit of the Year of Zayed, the event echoed the late leader’s utmost respect for people regardless of nationality, gender, status or religion and his recognition of the role of expatriates in building the UAE.

The Aster Volunteers initiative brought together more than 20 doctors and 25 paramedics from Aster Hospital Mankhool, Aster and Access Clinics, Aster Pharmacy and MedcareHospitals.The beneficiaries at the camp were screened by specialists fromGeneral Medicine, Orthopaedics, Dental, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Pulmonology and Gastroenterology.Post the screening, individuals diagnosed with specific health conditions were recommended appropriate treatment path. During the camp, Aster optics gave out free spectacles based on patient needs, while Aster pharmacy and Malabar Gold jointly supplied medicines for the workers.All participants were provided with food and refreshments courtesy partners including Al Ain Dairy, Masafiand Malabar Gold.