November 16, 2007

Saudis Get Health Message

A million text messages are being sent by the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia as part of a national campaign against the spread of osteoporosis.

Arab News reports that the campaign to alert the public about the importance of combating the disease, will also distribute a million pamphlets throughout the Kingdom’s 20 health regions.

The aim is to highlight to highlight the disease and encourage people to take preventive measures.

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