Castrol lubricants launches nationwide wellness programme

As a part of its strategic initiative, Castrol lubricants, in association with Central Trading Company has partnered with Aster network of hospitals to provide basic health checks for the automotive mechanics community. The objective is to reach out to each and every single mechanic in the country to spread the awareness and at the same time, provide them with the opportunity to reach out to medical experts in their neighbourhood. Castrol lubricants in the UAE have long standing relationships with the auto mechanics who provide the best services to the all the vehicles which are running safely on the road.

A major population of the automotive mechanics are expats and, in an effort, to provide a better living to their families for a better lifestyle, the mechanics have continued to ignore the importance of healthy living for a long period of time. The situation is further compounded with long hours of working and without adequate rest.

Mohammed Sajid, car mechanic in Abdul Hameed Garage, Ras Al Khaimah, said: "I work 16 hours every day with very less care for my own wellness. I don't recall the last time I went for my medical checkup. I would like to thank Castrol lubricants for their continuous care for our mechanics community."

To help the mechanics, Castrol team made a door to door visit to all the auto garages, and the partnership with Aster Hospitals provided professional health screening to all the mechanics on a daily basis. The campaign has seen significant interest levels amongst the mechanics community and the mechanics have shown keenness to participate with health queries in their mind.

Castrol’s wellness camp encourages all the mechanics to undergo preventive health check-ups and promote health awareness amongst economically disadvantaged population. The campaign is currently in operation in full swing across the country.