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Free health screenings will return to Barbuda later this month as the Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) stages its Community Health and Wellness Fair on 23 August at Holy Trinity School.<\/p>

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The event follows July\u2019s Summer Days of Wellness<\/em> initiative, which offered screenings, nutrition advice, diabetic foot checks, self-management programmes, yoga sessions and children\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month\u2019s fair will feature blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, HbA1c, BMI, prostate and breast examinations, as well as basic dental care, nutrition counselling and pharmacy consultations.<\/p>

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MBS says the outreach helps overcome logistical challenges that often limit Barbudans\u2019 access to specialist healthcare. The Aid Secretariat will also provide testing during the event, which runs from 09:00 to 14:00.<\/p>

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