Some 150 persons are set to benefit health wise from a project that seeks to tackle the incidence of chronic health conditions.
A release yesterday from the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) informed that it is funding an Enhancing Community Wellness Project, which aims to reduce the prevalence of chronic health conditions in 150 participants. It was officially launched on August 30, at 3t EnerMech, Lusignan, East Coast Demerara.
It added that the project is being led by the Roraima Learning Trust (RLT) and aims to reduce the prevalence of chronic health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension by encouraging participants to adopt and adhere to healthier lifestyles. Participants will be encouraged to consume healthy foods, lead an active lifestyle and monitor their physical health.