Free heart screening for women in Dubai

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is providing free heart screening for women across shopping malls in Dubai, as part of the 10th regional health awareness campaign ‘Feel the Beat’.

The two-month campaign, launched by Majid Al Futtaim Group in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Emirates Cardiac Society, from September to October, aims to spread awareness of cardiovascular disease.

The campaign will focus on dispelling the misconception that cardiovascular disease affects more men than women, after a Nielsen study found that the top two health concerns among women in the GCC are high cholesterol levels and obesity. Both are risk factors for heart disease. All participating shopping malls will host medical professionals, who will administer complimentary cardio-health screening and conduct check-ups for women.

September 13-15: