Health Minister Irthisham Adam has called on all to make lifestyle changes in order to remain safe from contagious diseases.
She made the statement speaking in the ceremony held to reveal the results of the health screening carried out for the employees of STELCO.
Minister Irthisham said that non- contractible diseases were on the rise and that lifestyle changes needed to be undertaken to combat the issue. As such, she advised all to lessen the time spent at desks, increase mobility, eat healthier and exercise on a regular basis. She said that the Government espoused a strategy of prevention before cure and as such had opened a special clinic in Dhamanaveshi to address such issues.
STELCO Managing Director Abdu Shukoor said that they will implement the recommendations issued by the Ministry along with the results of the health screening.