Free health services will be offered at the Masjid Al-Khair in Weltevreden, Mitchells Plain, on Saturday. Members of the community are urged to make use of the wellness outreach programme, which will feature 25 specialists rendering services for free.
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‘We are pleased to announce and welcome the community to this great opportunity of having free medical services,’ says Sheikh Riad Fataar, Imam of the mosque. He told IOL that the project is a collaboration between the Goodwood Islamic Society, Al Azhar Primary School and Masjid Al-Khair.
Some of these services will include blood pressure and blood glucose screening, the availability of a paediatrician and dental services like extractions and cleaning. In addition, occupational and speech therapists, optometrists, counsellors and audiologists will be available.
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The latter services will focus on any problems associated with communicating effectively (talking, understanding, remembering, thinking and reasoning), as well as feeding and swallowing problems. With regard to occupational therapy, services will cover difficulties with participating in everyday tasks or activities due to physical or mental challenges.
Audiology services will focus on taking care of the ears and hearing health through hearing screenings and tests, as well as ear-wax removals when available.
Residents can also receive free counselling services, including advice and recommendations for problems, trauma, and challenges to improve functioning and daily life participation.
Furthermore, a biokineticist will assess any problems with movement during activities or pain with movement. The programme also includes consults with natural medicine specialists and breastfeeding and/or lactation assistance.
Residents who plan to bring their children are urged to include their clinic cards.
Details:
Date: Saturday, 5 August | 12pm to 5pm (Residents are urged to arrive at 10am)
Location: Masjid Al-Khair, 1 Weltevreden Road, Weltevreden Valley
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