Last saturday, some friends and I passed by EPP Soarano (EPP= Public Primary School) and we were attracted by this streamer of Medical International. So we went in to ask what was going on there.
It was a special day for helping people to know their blood-pressure (for free). My Mom has this problem so I was really interested in the bracelet to measure blood-pressure. It costed MGA 77,000.
Since it was free, I came into the room to see a doctor. A very nice lady invited me to come to her. She was filling a form while asking my name, my adress, my age, if I smoke or not (huh… no), if I’m used to alcoholic drinks or not (is beer included in it?) , if I practice sports or not (once a week… geee). Then, she gave me the form and advised me to see another doctor to measure my blood-pressure.
There were a few doctors in the room and I went to the one on the pic below. She looked nice, too (and she was). My blood-pressure is normal (cooooool).
Blood-pressure problem can happen to everyone: poor/rich, urban/rural people, … So, she advised me to avoid cigarettes, alcoholic drink, fat meet. Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables everyday, and practicing sports (walking on foot to go back home after work, for example, she said… grrr) are the right things to do.
Take care, guys. 😉
DagoTiako 
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December 3, 2008 at 5:20 pm
andrydago
Cool post! Congrats!
Were they public or private doctors? Where did this initiative come from?
December 3, 2008 at 5:27 pm
ariniaina
The initiative came from: Ministry of health, Lions club Iarivo, Medical International, OMS
December 4, 2008 at 10:03 pm
simp
My mom had it too when she was pregnant of me so I sort of have it a little bit above the normal level… so everytime I’m seeing the doctor, especially on the famous “visite medicale” the doctor always says you better watch out my young friend. I hate it when this happens… I didn’t really do sports untill lately I started to run regularly on sundays, not because of blood pressure but, u know, my stomach starts to grow 🙂
my dad starts to smile cos we made so much fun of him with his 🙄
moral of the story: never check you blood pressure or your health status unless you feel sick (meaning you really have to do it) cos that will just mess up your mind… and u’ll start doing nonsense 8)
On a totally unrelated note though, if you pay medicare or being forced to subscribe to any of these health insurance schemes, make sure you see the doctor once a month… just to pay off your money 😉
December 5, 2008 at 7:25 am
Tahina
i just didnt want to check mine because i already know it’s not normal lool
December 5, 2008 at 10:33 am
soloherivelona
Hi, I’m happy to visit your blog, it’s very intersting and I encourage you to do more whintin your limit!
Solohery