In a bid to prioritize the well-being of its staff members, the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) has conducted comprehensive Health and Safety awareness sessions for its employees across northern, central, and southern region offices.
The primary focus of these workshops is on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which have become a growing concern for the company.
Recent health screenings revealed that approximately 30% of NOCMA’s employees are living with NCDs, prompting the organization to take proactive measures to address this issue.
NCDs, including diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, are a significant public health concern in Malawi, accounting for over 30% of all deaths in the country (World Health Organization, 2020).
According to the Ministry of Health, NCDs are responsible for 37% of total deaths in the country, a study published in the BMC Public Health journal found that the prevalence of NCDs in Malawi is projected to increase by 64% between 2010 and 2025 (BMC Public Health, 2019).
The NOCMA’s Health and Safety workshops aim to educate employees on the risk factors, prevention, and management of NCDs.
The sessions covered topics such as healthy lifestyle choices, stress management, and early detection and treatment of NCDs.
By empowering employees with knowledge and skills, NOCMA hopes to reduce the incidence of NCDs among its staff and promote a culture of wellness within the organization.
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