Driver Wellness campaign making final rounds for 2014

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Drivers have the opportunity to receive free voluntary screening in mobile clinics, administered by qualified nurses and counsellors. Checks for high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, tuberculosis, BMI (Body Mass Index) and HIV/AIDS are undertaken. The programme also provides a referral service where required. In 2013, over 870 drivers presented themselves for screening. This year the aim is to increase the number of drivers screened by 30%.

"As Engen we are pleased to continue to play a pivotal role in educating and raising awareness about the impact of health issues and chronic diseases on road safety for all road users," says Tasneem Sulaiman-Bray, Engen's General Manager: Corporate Affairs.

"The Driver Wellness initiative is aimed at raising awareness around health issues that have a direct impact on road safety, by helping drivers to make better and well-informed choices," says Sulaiman-Bray. "We believe initiatives such as this can make a real difference to road safety in the long run and encourage a healthy lifestyle change in professional drivers."