The Odesa Department of Health, in collaboration with the City Health Center, is actively implementing preventive programs in the city’s medical facilities aimed at timely diagnosis and prevention of common diseases. In November alone, over 1000 residents of Odesa participated in these activities.

Last week, medical establishments in Odesa held a Day of Prevention and Early Detection of Eye Diseases for both adults and children. A total of 360 adults and 252 children were examined, resulting in the identification of over 400 cases of various eye diseases, including:

✔️ 103 cases of retinal diseases;

✔️ 37 cases of cataracts;

✔️ 17 cases of glaucoma and other vision-related issues.
Additionally, to mark International Radiologist Day, Odesa's medical professionals organized a Day of Prevention and Early Diagnosis of Respiratory Diseases. As a result of the event, 427 individuals underwent medical check-ups, of which:

✔️ 229 individuals received fluorography;

✔️ 198 patients underwent X-ray examinations.

This led to the first identification of 18 cases of respiratory diseases, including 6 suspected tuberculosis cases, 7 cases of pneumonia, 5 cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and 1 case of emphysema.
All patients with identified health issues have been referred to relevant specialists.