Al Zahra Hospital Organizes Health Awareness Clinic

Al Zahra Hospital, the first and largest private general hospital in the UAE, planned on Monday its first university health clinic, which took place in Sharjah at the American University of Sharjah campus. The clinic intended at spreading health awareness among young people in the UAE, and was the first in a series of clinics to be organized by Al Zahra that will tour the universities and malls of the UAE in the coming months.

This type of direction program is vital for instilling healthy habits in young people and spreading a culture of prevention. Al Zahra Hospital is dedicated to this cause and we encourage individuals, organizations and communities to understand the importance of this issue, said Dr. Tariq Mehmood, Marketing and Public Relations manager at Al Zahra Hospital.

The campaign plagued students, staff members and faculty, who came in droves to participate. They were all given health screenings, including measurements of BMI, blood pressure, sugar levels, and lung capacity. At the end of the camp, participants were issued health certificates and given directions on how to lead a healthier lifestyle.