AUK holds Health Fair By Ben Garcia

Courtesy of Kuwait Times
4th April, 2006
Event was held on 3rd April, 2006

Kuwait: A number of private companies participated in a one-day Health Fair organised by the American University of Kuwait (AUK) yesterday. Among the companies participating were United Laboratories and the International Clinic who provided Consultations and check ups for students and participants, free of charge. Other companies offered services for free plus a chance to win a prize in a raffle. Some five-star hotels, health clubs, spas and restaurants also participated. The Terry Fox Run, a foundation dedicated to supporting cancer patients also participated by selling tickets to win plane tickets or valuable electronic appliances.

AUK counsellor Andrea Al-Adwani admitted that the Health Fair is part of a student project to gather information. "But generally our aim and purpose is to promote health and fitness for our campus and to Kuwait in general. If you noticed our invited companies, they were all serious, not just in their respective businesses, but also in promoting health consciousness to the public."

The Health Fair project is the first of its kind at the AUK campus. After the successful event, they are now planning to hold them annually. The International Clinic provided doctors and nurses to check students' blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes levels. Maidan Dental Clinic also provided a mobile dental clinic along with their dentists and hygienist, which also offered free dental check ups. Other participants provided free meals, visits to their companies and free products and services. "Everything here is free. The only benefits for the companies participating was to promote their names and services. They all agreed and they are all here to give their products and services to our students," Al-Adwani added.

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An AUK student is checking his blood pressure at the International Clinic Stand during the Health Fair.

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