Apr 4, 2018
Almost 150 MediRite pharmacies, conveniently located in selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa, will be offering free wellness screenings on Saturday, 7 April 2018 in support of World Health Day.
The check-ups will include blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) tests.
The World Health Organisation’s theme for World Health Day 2018 is to advance the health of all people - ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access essential quality health services.
- Andre van Aswegen, General Manager at MediRite
To take advantage of this free service, customers are urged to make an appointment at their local MediRite pharmacy and need to produce their green identity books or smart ID cards when doing so.
Discovery Vitality members earn vitality points when wellness screenings are done through MediRite.
MediRite pharmacies also offer free health screenings to senior citizens aged 60 and older on the first Wednesday of every month.