Mine workers taken care of at wellness campaign
"We realised that some of our workers suffer from chronic diseases and decided to introduce this campaign. Now they will be able to get medical attention. The awareness will help encourage employees to live healthier lives and it will also impact worker productivity," she explained. Miner, Isaac Komane said he was happy Modikwa held this campaign.
ONVERWACHT – Modikwa Platinum Mine ensured its workers were tested for a variety of diseases last week. The mine organised a health- and -wellness campaign recently, it was aimed at eradicating illnesses. More than 350 miners queued for blood pressure, diabetes and HIV/Aids tests, TB screening and cholesterol testing. The workers were also advised on ways of living a healthy lifestyle. Most were encouraged to reduce alcohol intake while others were told to quit smoking and start exercising. Wellness officer Zelda Dzivhani said Modikwa took pride in its workers.”Our main objective was to take care of our employees. We promoted HIV testing and we wanted people to be aware of the disease and also know how to control this.
“We realised that some of our workers suffer from chronic diseases and decided to introduce this campaign. Now they will be able to get medical attention. The awareness will help encourage employees to live healthier lives and it will also impact worker productivity,” she explained. Miner, Isaac Komane said he was happy Modikwa held this campaign.
“I am glad because now I know my status, I also know the level of my cholesterol. I will continue living a healthy and clean life.”The wellness team was well received by the mine and staff members, from the top management to the truck drivers and miners.Service providers such as Platinum Health, Aurum Institute, Zakheni and Discovery were part of the initiative.
