13 Nov 2016

Workplace health programmes serve as a means to actively engage employees in all kinds of self-help protection and self-support initiatives says Kanye Administrative Authority (KAA) Sub-District council official, Dr Mananga Freddy
Speaking at a health wellness event in Kanye November 11, Dr Freddy said healthy living was about taking responsibility and making smart health choices today to avoid diseases in future.
He reiterated that eating right, getting physically fit and spiritual wellness make a healthy lifestyle.
He said the ‘physical you’ deals with good nutrition, appropriate weight, adequate rest and proper stress management.
He said the role of the employer was to maintain a working environment that was safe and risk free.
He said employees should adhere to prescribed health and safety measures while respecting other employees’ rights.
Dr Freddy , therefore encouraged employees to  exercise every day to keep themselves healthy.
The objectives of the day was to motivate staff more especially those in health service field where they meet the sick people daily.
One of the employees, Mr Onalethata Maiketso said the day was also meant to address  issues of stress through exercising and bring ing team spirit in the work place. BOPA