NCD Health Camp (Diabetes/BMI/Blood Pressure)
Cod Bay, Trincomalee
14 Sep 2024We conducted a non-communicable disease screening camp for around 60 people, covering diabetes checks, BMI/waist ratio, and blood pressure, in collaboration with CFHC and the fisheries community at Cod Bay. The camp brought healthcare closer to people who often delay checkups because of work schedules, travel time, or cost, especially fishers and harbor workers who can’t easily step away. It wasn’t just testing, it included counseling on diet, activity, and lifestyle risk factors, plus referral guidance for those needing follow-up. The atmosphere was supportive and practical, helping people understand their numbers, what they mean, and what small changes could protect their health and earning ability long term.
Why this matters
to Oceanpick
- Protects productivity and safety across operations and fisheries partners
- Early detection reduces long-term health-related income shocks for families
- Shows Oceanpick’s commitment to worker/community well-being
Project
Impact
- At-risk individuals identified and guided for follow-up care
- Increased awareness on lifestyle risk factors and prevention
- Stronger trust and engagement with harbour workers and fishers’ families
Key
Activities
- On-site screening (BP, glucose, BMI/waist ratio)
- Counseling on diet, physical activity, and risk reduction
- Referral slips provided for clinic/MOH follow-ups
Alignment to SDG
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