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Mpumalanga MEC for health leads campaign to encourage healthy lifestyle choices
The MEC for health, Sasekani Manzini, led healthcare professionals in a door-to-door initiative to implement the Cheka Impilo Campaign in Siyatsemba on Tuesday, August 5.
According to Manzini, the campaign is part of the department's ongoing efforts to increase testing and screening for HIV/Aids, TB, STIs and non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, to initiate more people on HIV treatment and to encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
'The campaign also aims to find and treat missing TB cases and reduce the burden of disease in the province,' said Manzini.
Manzini emphasised that the Department of Health in Mpumalanga is committed to improving performance on primary healthcare indicators by ensuring communities use the campaign to detect diseases early and receive appropriate treatment to live healthier lives.
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'The campaign is crucial in ensuring that diseases are detected and treated at an early stage to prevent illness and maintain a strong immune system. We therefore urge communities to prioritise their health and undergo regular check-ups at their nearest health facilities at least every three months,' said Manzini.
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The campaign also visited a local day care centre to encourage women to make use of available healthcare services, such as cervical cancer screening and other primary healthcare offerings. It also ensured that all children at the centre received their immunisations.
