Church invites community to a wellness day
The event will take place on June 27 from 9am to 1pm at the Republican Trinity Church, Mdebuka Street, KwaThema.
KwaThema – The Sedibeng sa Bophelo Christian Foundation is partnering with Hlanganani Mothers Union and other local churches to host a KwaThema Wellness Day.
The event will take place on June 27 from 9am to 1pm at the Republican Trinity Church, Mdebuka Street, KwaThema.
Rev Solly Ngwenya from the Bophelo Christian Foundation says: “People are ignorant about their health, therefore, we are trying to create awareness about the importance of individuals taking care of themselves.”
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The event is to encourage community members to take responsibility for their own health.
There will be various testing stations on the day from health and social services where tests for HIV/Aids, diabetes, hypertension and cancer will be done.
Motsitsi Modise from the Gereformeerde Kerk explains: “Health is the biggest wealth one can possess, this initiative is to promote living a healthier lifestyle.
“We are going to have different mobile clinics at the venue as well.”
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With the increase of prostate cancer, men are urged to come for testing on the day.
“We encourage men to come and get tested for prostate cancer as it grows slowly and shows itself at a later stage,” says Ngwenya.
According to the Cansa website, prostate cancer is among the top five cancers affecting South African man and an early screening test can enable more effective treatment and a better chance of recovery.
