Core Activities of the Hypertension and Diabetes Health Club shall include:

Lifestyle improvement activities such as changes of diet, increased physical activities, cessation of
smoking, reduction of alcohol intake,

Health education especially on prevention of common infections and proper use of medications, among
others,

Periodic measurement of BP and FBS including reminders when these have to be repeated, eg. through
mobile phones,

Replenishment of free medications, and

Mental health improvement activities to encourage bonding among members and to relieve stress.

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DOH Health Clubs may engage in other activities, such as:

Peer group engagement in health education, regular activities like exercises and sustained medication to
ensure continuity of care leading to better health outcomes.

Social activities like get-togethers to further raise the understanding of health messages (eg. the meals
served should be diabetic-friendly or hypertensive-friendly)

Own fund raising activities to get free or discounted laboratory tests such as cholesterol test and ECG,
among others.

Involvement of family members to encourage participation especially health promotion activities.