Mobile Clinic promotes preventive healthcare at the 41st Xylotymbou Race

On 1 November, the Mobile Clinic joined the local community in Xylotymbou during the 41st Xylotymbou Race, offering free preventive healthcare services to local residents and race participants.

Led by Dr Sotiris Dimosthenous, a team of 11 medical students provided free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings to 55 individuals, helping promote health awareness and encourage the early identification of potential health concerns.

The expedition provided a valuable opportunity for the students to engage directly with the community, apply their clinical knowledge in a real-world setting and further develop their clinical and communication skills.

Following the screenings, the team gathered for a well-deserved lunch where they had the opportunity to unwind, strengthen their friendships and reflect on the day’s rewarding experiences.

‘Taking part in the Mobile Clinic at the Xylotymbou Race was a rewarding opportunity to move from observing to putting my clinical and communication skills into practice. Measuring blood pressure and blood glucose in people of different age groups helped me build confidence and learn to adapt my communication to each individual. I felt privileged to contribute to the health and well-being of the local community, while being part of the race-day atmosphere. Working in a loud and busy public setting also challenged me to be adaptable and find practical ways to overcome difficulties. I truly enjoyed the opportunity to learn by doing, and came away feeling much more confident in my abilities as a medical student.’

Ravi Anil Kumar
MD Year 2

‘This was my first expedition with the Mobile Clinic, and I am very grateful for the opportunity. I managed to refresh some of the skills I had learned in my second year, such as measuring blood pressure and blood glucose. Interacting with patients also provided a valuable opportunity to practise and further develop my communication skills. Overall, the experience was wonderful and the environment fostered by the Mobile Clinic is exceptionally welcoming and professional.’

Naya Hakki
MD Year 4