Unilab, Inc., the most trusted and leading pharmaceutical and healthcare company in the country, kicked off its nationwide Alagang Unilab Health and Wellness Fair in Pampanga with close to 2,000 Cabalens benefiting from the services and interactive lectures offered in the three-day event.
Unilab successfully organized the event — held in Mabalacat, Porac, and San Fernando in time for the celebration of World Diabetes Day on November 14 — with the support of local officials, the health departments, and barangay health workers.
Pre-identified patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes under the care and monitoring of the local health departments received vital medical services, including blood pressure checks, glucose level monitoring, testing for anemia, bone scanning, and consultations with healthcare professionals, all aimed at improving their understanding and management of their health conditions.
The highlight of the November 12 to 14 fair was the interactive lecture that raised the awareness of the participants on hypertension and diabetes, and allowed them to gain valuable insights into managing their conditions, understanding their medications, and making healthier food and lifestyle choices. Dr. Rowena Salas of the San Fernando Health Office emphasized the need to regularly remind the community about NCDs and to disseminate information regarding diabetes and other related conditions.
San Fernando Mayor Vilma Caluag, Mabalacat Mayor Crisostomo C. Garbo, and Porac Mayor Myla Clarete attended the event to show their support and appreciation to the services provided by Unilab to their constituents.
The Health and Wellness Fair is a collaboration between public and private sectors, and is deemed vital in addressing health challenges at the community level.
The participants were also encouraged to engage with various game booths and informational stations, which offered a more interactive way to learn about preventive health measures. In this way, people who have long-term health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes would know more about their non-communicable diseases and would feel more secure that they have a community that will help them take better care of themselves and their families.
With the event’s success in Pampanga, Unilab plans to expand the Alagang Unilab activities to other parts of the country, making it a nationwide initiative. This will be part of Unilab’s 80th anniversary celebration next year, further reinforcing its commitment toward a healthier Philippines.
