To assist them in getting ready for fasting before Ramadan in March, Muslim communities in Nottingham are being invited to health-related events.
Health days are being planned nationwide by the NHS and the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA).
On February 18 at Jamia Masjid Sultania in Sneinton and on February 25 at Masjid Al Khazra in Radford, respectively, events will be held in Nottingham.
Dr. Arshad Latif, a city general practitioner, promised to invite people.
Ramadan presents a significant opportunity to review our routines and consider our health, according to Dr. Latif.
"We would encourage people to attend the events and discuss their faith and physical and mental health with health professionals.
"This is crucial if you want to discuss your medication and daily routine changes because of an existing medical condition like diabetes, high blood pressure, or epilepsy.
The safest way to increase your immunity to the virus is to receive your first or second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
If you are unable to attend the health events, you can still receive advice on how to manage your health from the regular medical staff, including your diabetes team, GP office, or neighborhood pharmacy. ".
The events will feature presentations from doctors and other medical specialists.
There will be information available about common conditions like diabetes, menopause, heart disease, immunizations, mental health, and respiratory disease from the local NHS and public health providers.
Additionally, there will be opportunities for health screenings, such as blood pressure and blood sugar readings, with professionals on hand to discuss healthier lifestyle options.
Ramadan is an exciting time for us and our families, according to Dr. Salman Waqar, president of the BIMA.
"We can look to tangible improvements in our health as we adjust our routines to accommodate the fast in order to seek the spiritual benefits of the month.
People with certain chronic health conditions may find Ramadan to be demanding, so they should seek a clinician's guidance on how to observe Ramadan.
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