Doctors from Dar Al Shifa Clinic promote healthy living
Dar Al Shifa Clinic recently held a school visit to one of the private schools in Kuwait, with an aim to educate children of all ages on the important ways of staying healthy and how to ensure their well-being. Doctors offered students a wide range of checkups, body composition analysis with growth charts, BMI (Body Mass Index) screening tests, along with a range of nutritional tips given by Ms. Aya Samara, the clinic’s dietician. Students were also offered discount vouchers and complementary gifts from the doctors.
This initiative is part of Dar Al Shifa clinic’s role in educating students on the importance of yearly check-ups and early preventive measurements from diseases through vaccines, reg- ular follow-ups and regular checkups. It also allows students to become well aware of the different facilities and medical services available and offered at both Dar Al Shifa Hospital as well as Dar Al Shifa Clinic.
Dr Bilal Sakr – Pediatrician at Dar Al Shifa Clinic said: “Obesity prevalence is high among Kuwaiti adolescents and ranges between 40-46 percent, and around 8-9 percent amongst Kuwaiti and Saudi preschool children which is one of the highest rates in the world. For that, myself and all the other doctors at Dar Al Shifa Clinic, feel we have a role to play to establish long-term programs to improve health education, targeting young children and their families. Healthy eating and physical activity should always be promoted and encouraged in schools.”
Moreover, Dr Ashraf Azzaz – Pediatrician at Dar Al Shifa Clinic noted that the clinic, which is a part of Dar Al Shifa Hospital, is amongst Kuwait’s top medical institutions, known for introducing the latest medical technologies. For that, we must inform our children about these new and different technologies and services offered today at the clinic, which could easily help in their check-ups and preventive care programs.
Dar Al Shifa Clinic provides patients with comprehensive medical solutions, which includes an extensive array of departments such as Dar Al Shifa Dental Center, Dermatology, Diet & Nutrition, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Internal medicine & Endocrinology, gastroenterology, a fully equipped laboratory as well as a solely dedicated pharmacy to accommodate patients’ prescription requirements.
Ms Aya Samara – Clinical Dietician also mentioned that: “It is essential to educate children on the healthy ways of living and how to have a balanced diet during their early days in order to prevent them from possible future diseases.”
Both Dar Al Shifa Hospital as well as Dar Al Shifa Clinic are committed towards their patients to provide a better and healthier lifestyle for them.