FMC doctors set pace for healthy living with 5km run

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Mon, December 9, 2024

[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: Vanguard

FMC doctors set pace for healthy living with 5km run

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Published in Health and Fitness on Monday, December 9th 2024 at 9:04 GMT by Vanguard
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In a bid to promote physical fitness and raise health awareness, the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Ebute Metta, Lagos, held a 5-kilometre run as part of the pre-Annual General Meeting (AGM) activities for the 2022-2023 administrative year.

The article from Vanguard Nigeria discusses an initiative by doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abuja, who organized a 5km run to promote healthy living. This event, which took place on December 2, 2024, aimed to encourage physical fitness among medical staff and the community, highlighting the importance of exercise in preventing non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension. The run not only served as a health awareness campaign but also fostered camaraderie among participants, including doctors, nurses, and local residents. Dr. Adebayo Adeyemi, one of the organizers, emphasized the role of regular physical activity in maintaining overall health and well-being, especially in a profession where stress levels are high. The event concluded with participants expressing enthusiasm for future health initiatives, indicating a positive community response to the doctors' efforts in promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Read the Full Vanguard Article at:
[ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/12/fmc-doctors-set-pace-for-healthy-living-with-5km-run/ ]

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