"As early as 6 a.m., Filipino expatriates in Dubai put on their running shoes, white shirts and ran along the 3.5 km jogging track of Safa Park.
Around 500 Filipino professionals, diplomats, associations, office workers, families and children took part in the event, which may now be held on a regular basis.
'The community is suggesting that we conduct this event once in every three months,' said Tigno, a general practitioner involved in free medical mission for the Filipino community here.
The walk aims to create awareness in the Filipino community, which has reported many cases of hypertension resulting in cardiac arrest, stroke and diabetes. It is estimated that six Filipinos die of heart attack in a month... (The Emirates Evening Post) ...full story here
Around 500 Filipino professionals, diplomats, associations, office workers, families and children took part in the event, which may now be held on a regular basis.
'The community is suggesting that we conduct this event once in every three months,' said Tigno, a general practitioner involved in free medical mission for the Filipino community here.
The walk aims to create awareness in the Filipino community, which has reported many cases of hypertension resulting in cardiac arrest, stroke and diabetes. It is estimated that six Filipinos die of heart attack in a month... (The Emirates Evening Post) ...full story here
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