AN attempt to break a world record was underway last night at an eight-hour blood pressure check-up campaign.
It continued until 2am today at the Imam Hussain Street next to the Al Mehza Mosque, Manama.
The event was organised by the Bahrain Medical Society and attended by Health Minister Dr Faisal Al Hamer.
Also present were society president Dr Ahmed Jamal, secretary-general Dr Hussain Mir and other members to personally oversee procedures.
This is in addition to more than 40 doctors and physicians from private and public hospitals who took part in the event.
Dr Jamal said the aim was to break the existing world record of 2,075 people undergoing such checks that was carried out in Florida, US, in May last year.
Campaign co-ordinator Nasser Burdestani said participants had a chance to win valuable prizes donated by the BMS through a raffle draw.
“The aim of organising such events is to attract people towards the campaign during Ashoora and create public awareness,” he said.
Gulf Daily