Rotary Health Fair reaches out to communities

 

The Rotary Club of Suva Peninsula Sunset (RCSPS) in partnership with the Rotary of Nelson (of Rotary District 9970) in New Zealand organised a health fair on Saturday 30 July 2016 at the Navunisea District School in Dawasamu, Tailevu.

 

Health Fairs are a cost effective way to provide rural communities with a wide range of free health care services and to reduce the stress and cost associated with the access to specialised medical services. The fun carnival nature of the Health Fair, supported by positive health promotion, encourages a wide range of community engagement and allows all ages to access information and a variety of key healthcare services.
 

 

On the day, the following statistics were collected as the medical teams noted the turnout and patient assessments and counseling:
• In total 215 persons registered at the main desk to get medical check ups;
• 70 were seen at the Eye Clinic (of which 23 received new glasses which were funded through the project);
• 31 young girls attended Girl Empowered Session;
• 13 for prostate cancer awareness;
• 45 for breast cancer awareness;
• 75 for TB screening;
• 58 for dental check up and dental work;
• 95 in general outpatients; and
• 76 for NCD screening.

Yet another illustration of the power of partnerships!