Every Thursday: Salamatak Home Care Center of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Launches Free Early Detection Initiative for Chronic Diseases in the Area Between the Two Holy Shrines

The Salamatak Home Health Care Center, affiliated with the Health and Medical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has launched the initiative titled (Umm Abiha... Serving You Is Our Honor) to provide free medical and awareness services to visitors in the area between the Two Holy Shrines, aiming to promote health awareness and disease prevention.

Speaking to the (Official Website), the center's director, Dr. Mohammed Hamza, stated, "The initiative includes conducting free screenings for blood sugar levels and blood pressure, monitoring vital signs and weight, as well as providing medical consultations for visitors."

The initiative comes as part of the center's ongoing efforts to strengthen health literacy—particularly regarding the prevention of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity—by offering medical guidance and advice, while introducing the public to the center's home health care services.

He further explained, "The initiative welcomes visitors every Thursday evening (the eve of Friday) in the area between the Two Holy Shrines, giving them the opportunity to benefit from free medical checkups and consultations and to learn about the nature of the services offered by the center."

This effort falls within the broader framework of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine and its health institutions to expand the scope of medical services provided to citizens and visitors, spread health awareness, and reinforce the principles of disease prevention and early detection.