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More than 80 residents attended the Medical Benefits Scheme\u2019s (MBS) Community Health and Wellness Fair in Barbuda at the weekend, taking advantage of free medical screenings. The checks included 28 breast examinations and 23 prostate tests, part of a wider push to promote preventative healthcare on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organisers said the turnout reflected the community\u2019s commitment to making health a priority. The fair also featured contributions from partners such as F. B. Armstrong, the AIDS Secretariat, and Eyemobile, alongside volunteer doctors and nurses.<\/p>

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A highlight of the day was a senior citizens\u2019 exercise session led by Justin Joseph of Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, which organisers described as a lively and engaging moment for participants.<\/p>

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The MBS said the fair is part of its ongoing programme of community outreach and prevention, aimed at building a healthier Antigua and Barbuda. Similar initiatives are expected to follow in the months ahead.<\/p>\n

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