DéfiCare : Employee Health Concerns a Priority

A healthy staff means better productivity. Défimedia Group came forward with a new concept, DéfiCare, for the wellbeing of its employees. On Thursday morning, a staff medical checkup was carried out in its premises. Several health partners were grouped under one roof: Healthcheck Lab, Cap Research, Dr Nundraj Dhawal, i2i optical, Varicose Veins and Thyroid Gland Test, Michele Coiffure & Esthetique, Rogan Clinic for Ear Testing and Chisty Shifa Clinic.  

Marketing and Sales Manager of Défimedia Group, Selim Peeraullee explains that this new concept will help employees to be more health conscious. “Deficare is a new concept being developed. It is a first step to allow our employees to participate in a series of tests. We want our employees to be healthy when they come to work and thus be more productive. We want to set the example.” He also confides that DéfiCare will extend this concept to other companies, whether small or big.   

Imran Bahadoor, HR Group Manager, avers that this medical check has been organized to make the employees aware that they need to take better care of themselves and their health. 

The health partners give their advice 

The different health partners were paying close attention to the employees. They took their time and advised the employees on good health for a better living. Dr Dhawal reveals that very often, people are so busy in their lives that they do not have time for sports and medical check-ups, so this initiative will help employees to learn more about their health status. “We are living in an era where people lead hectic lives around the clock and are completely stressed. They do not really know how to eat a balanced diet, how to sit properly and more especially, they do not exercise. All these factors can contribute to severe pain in various parts of their bodies. So, that’s why we are here, to advise the employees for a better and healthy lifestyle.” 

I2i optical, the specialist in eye care, also provided some precious advice to all employees on caring for the eyes. One of the representatives explains that today, we are living in a digital world and we are exposed to laptop screens, TV and mobile. “Many people today suffer from migraines and headaches from too much exposure to screens.” 

Dr Ashley Chineeah, on his part, encourages all people to go for a screening for thyroid and varicose. “It is important to do checking of varicose and artery. If varicose veins are not treated in time, it can lead to some complications in future. Similarly, for thyroid also, screening is vital in order to see if there is any type of anomaly.”  

Additionally, representatives of Shifa Clinic underlines that it is essential for having such incentives for employees, as due to a busy work schedule and other duties, many employees do have enough time to go for a screening. “Regular checkup of diabetes and hypertension is important and if diagnosed, you will need to follow medical treatment. People eat too much fast food these days and they do not have control over what they eat. So, there is a need for checkups.”  

Michele Coiffure & Esthetique was present to give advice on skin treatment and counselling. Rogan clinic was responsible for ear testing and Cap Research carried out BMI testing. 

Employees delighted with this initiative

The employees highly welcome this incentive. They came in droves to have their blood tests. Most of them did a full blood count and ear testing for the first time. Another treatment that they took advantage of is the thyroid and varicose testing as well as orthopedics consulting. Many of them were surprised to learn that their sitting postures have been bad for a long time and they got advice on how to sit properly to avoid further damage to their spine.