Wellness day observance attracts hundreds

Participants being taken through an aerobics workout session conducted by local fitness guru Curtis McKenzie at the Caribbean Wellness Day health awareness fair at the Merriman’s Mall, Bourda. Jennifer Gulliver (centre with T-shirt and shorts) won a Nestlé hamper for her endurance. She stayed the course of the exercise regimen.

Hundreds of Guyanese joined the rest of their brothers and sisters across the region in observing Caribbean Wellness Day last Saturday when they gave themselves a check-up or got a massage at a health awareness fair.

Held at the Merriman’s Mall, Bourda, the event was the fruit of collaboration among the Ministry of Health, Caribbean Community (Cari-com), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Nestlé Caribbean.

After a 6 am walk from the