By NBS West Nile
Arua City has commemorated World Diabetes Day with a health camp that reached more than 500 people through various medical screening and treatment services.
The health camp, organised in partnership with the Lions Club of Arua, aimed at raising awareness about diabetes, promoting early detection and improving access to essential healthcare services.
According to the screening results, 108 people were tested for diabetes, with five identified as diabetic. The exercise also recorded 149 tuberculosis screenings, resulting in nine positive cases, while one person tested positive for malaria out of 61 screened.
Additionally, 61 people were tested for Hepatitis B, with one positive case recorded, while all 80 people screened for HIV tested negative.
The camp also provided eye screening to 74 people and ear screening to 18 others. A total of 98 people received medical treatment, while two individuals found with high blood pressure were referred for further medical attention.
Arua City appreciated the Lions Club of Arua, the City Health Department, Arua Regional Referral Hospital, Oli Health Centre and Pibero Medical and Eye Care Centre for supporting the exercise.
Special recognition was given to Oli Health Centre for providing medical supplies and personnel, while Pibero Medical and Eye Care Centre supported eye and ear screening, provided a glucometer and facilitated transportation of chairs to the venue.
The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to promote preventive healthcare, encourage regular medical check-ups and improve early diagnosis and management of non-communicable and communicable diseases in Arua City.
**NBS West Nile TV | Daily West Nile**
