{
  "id": 19707134,
  "title": "NMC Healthcare offers free health checks on World Diabetes Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/nmc-healthcare-offers-free-health-checks-on-world-diabetes-day",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-12T20:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/nmc-healthcare-offers-free-health-checks-on-world-diabetes-day-1.500744719"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NMC Healthcare, a leading private healthcare provider in the UAE, is providing complimentary health assessments on November 14 to observe World Diabetes Day. These evaluations will take place in various malls and community shopping centers throughout the country. Patients can receive these free screenings without scheduling an appointment at NMC kiosks. The tests encompass blood cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure measurements, along with BMI calculations, which are crucial indicators for the early identification and prevention of Type 2 diabetes. Dr. Zaka ullah Khan, NMC Healthcare's Chief Clinical Officer, emphasized that diabetes can impact individuals of any age or background. Early detection through screening allows patients to receive timely medical intervention and lifestyle modifications, which can significantly lower the risk of severe complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage, and eye problems. NMC Healthcare is dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes and the preventive measures on World Diabetes Day and every day. The free health screenings will be available at the following locations on Saturday, November 14: Abu Dhabi's Khalidyah Mall (11am-4pm), Forsan Central Mall (12pm-6pm), Bawabat Al Sharq Mall (10am-10pm); Al Ain's Al Ain Mall (4pm-10pm), Dubai Junction Mall and DIP (2pm-6pm); LuLu Hypermarket, Al Qusais (9am-5pm); Sharjah's Al Shaab Village Mall (5pm-9pm); NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah (10am-2pm); Ajman's NMC Medical Centre Ajman (5pm-9pm), and Ras Al Khaimah's Naeem City Centre (5pm-9pm).",
  "summary": "NMC Healthcare , one of the UAE’s largest private healthcare providers, is offering free health checks on November 14 to mark World Diabetes Day. The checks will be held at a number of malls and community shopping centres across the UAE. The free health checks are available at NMC kiosks without appointment and include tests for blood cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure, as well as BMI…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/worlds-first-once-weekly-insulin-for-type-2-diabetes-arrives-in-israel",
        "published": "2026-11-11T06:42:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "CMC to organise exhibition, poster competition to mark World Diabetes Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/cmc-to-organise-exhibition-poster-competition-to-mark-world-diabetes",
        "published": "2026-11-12T19:37:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}