The Odessa City Health Department, in collaboration with the City Health Center, continues to implement preventive campaigns in the city’s medical institutions for timely diagnosis and prevention of the most common diseases. Over 1000 residents participated in the activities throughout November.

Last week, health facilities in Odessa hosted a Day for the Prevention and Early Detection of Eye Diseases, targeting both adults and children. A total of 360 adults and 252 children underwent preventive ophthalmological examinations, which helped identify over 400 cases of eye diseases, including:

✔️ 103 cases of retinal diseases,

✔️ 37 cases of cataracts,

✔️ 17 cases of glaucoma and other visual impairments.
Additionally, in honor of International Radiologist Day, Odessa doctors conducted a Day of Prevention and Early Diagnosis of Respiratory Diseases. As a result of the event, 427 people underwent screenings, including:

✔️ 229 individuals received fluorography,

✔️ 198 patients underwent radiological examinations.

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