Friday, November 24, 2006

Women’s health fair planned for Dec 8-10

Star: KUALA LUMPUR: A major health and lifestyle convention focusing on sexual health, ageing and other related topics for women and their families will be held here early next month.
The third International Women Wellness & Lifestyle 2006 (I-WWL '06), to be held at the Putra World Trade Centre from Dec 8 to 10, will address more than 20 health topics.
“I-WWL '06 will focus on raising awareness about key health issues as well as stressing on the importance of incorporating simple preventive and positive health behaviours into everyday life,” said organising committee chairman Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar.
During the symposia, leading doctors will be sharing their knowledge on health, ageing and aesthetic issues for women.
Several hospitals and groups will be offering free and discounted health-screening tests, including Hepatitis B screening and vaccination, cervical cancer vaccination, thin-prep Pap-smear tests, glucose blood tests and 3D ultrasound screening.
More than 100 exhibitors involved in the health, beauty and lifestyle industry will be showcasing products and services at the event.

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