International SOS, the global medical
and security risk services company, offers tips for a healthy Ramadhan,
highlighting the importance of organisations promoting healthy routines
to the workforce.
International SOS’ advice for a healthy Ramadhan includes:
- Eat moderately at iftar, and make sure to have a healthy meal at dawn before you start your fasting
- Get eight hours of sleep during each 24-hour period
- Wait two to three hours after iftar before exercising and focus on lighter activities like brisk walking
- Consult your doctor on how to manage medications and chronic illnesses such as diabetes before Ramadhan.
- Try to conduct more difficult work tasks earlier in the day, and drive safely.
Dr Firas Ayash, Senior Coordinating Doctor, Assistance Centre at International SOS, commented on what individuals and employers can do to reduce risks. “Organisations should remind employees about maintaining a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and the importance of regular rest and exercise. Individuals who are fasting should check their weight, blood pressure, sugar levels and cholesterol before Ramadhan. Each of these are key indicators for lifestyle-related conditions that are not often checked and known,” he said.
International SOS is also raising awareness about road safety among employers and employees during this busy time, particularly in the hours before sunset when the ability to concentration can decrease due to the long fasting day, International SOS said.
Road safety is one of the top hazards for business travellers and each year approximately 1.352 million people die in road accidents around the world and between 20 and 50 million people sustain non-fatal injuries*.
Julian Moro, Regional Security Director, EMEA at International SOS and Control Risks, said: “Road safety during Ramadhan is a major and often unappreciated danger for travellers and those staying in their home countries. During Ramadhan, traffic accidents tend to peak as sunset nears and people rush to iftar. We would advise people to avoid any unnecessary travel on the roads at this time and take safety measures seriously whenever they are on the roads, whether as a driver, passenger or pedestrian.”
“With 30%** of road accidents being work related, travellers, managers and support staff to negotiate the pitfalls and opportunities that exist with a mobile workforce. With a few simple precautions, individuals and employers can reduce the risks associated with being on the road.”
*Global status report on road safety 2018. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2018.
**https://community.michelinchallengebibendum.com/
International SOS’ advice for a healthy Ramadhan includes:
- Eat moderately at iftar, and make sure to have a healthy meal at dawn before you start your fasting
- Get eight hours of sleep during each 24-hour period
- Wait two to three hours after iftar before exercising and focus on lighter activities like brisk walking
- Consult your doctor on how to manage medications and chronic illnesses such as diabetes before Ramadhan.
- Try to conduct more difficult work tasks earlier in the day, and drive safely.
Dr Firas Ayash, Senior Coordinating Doctor, Assistance Centre at International SOS, commented on what individuals and employers can do to reduce risks. “Organisations should remind employees about maintaining a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and the importance of regular rest and exercise. Individuals who are fasting should check their weight, blood pressure, sugar levels and cholesterol before Ramadhan. Each of these are key indicators for lifestyle-related conditions that are not often checked and known,” he said.
International SOS is also raising awareness about road safety among employers and employees during this busy time, particularly in the hours before sunset when the ability to concentration can decrease due to the long fasting day, International SOS said.
Road safety is one of the top hazards for business travellers and each year approximately 1.352 million people die in road accidents around the world and between 20 and 50 million people sustain non-fatal injuries*.
Julian Moro, Regional Security Director, EMEA at International SOS and Control Risks, said: “Road safety during Ramadhan is a major and often unappreciated danger for travellers and those staying in their home countries. During Ramadhan, traffic accidents tend to peak as sunset nears and people rush to iftar. We would advise people to avoid any unnecessary travel on the roads at this time and take safety measures seriously whenever they are on the roads, whether as a driver, passenger or pedestrian.”
“With 30%** of road accidents being work related, travellers, managers and support staff to negotiate the pitfalls and opportunities that exist with a mobile workforce. With a few simple precautions, individuals and employers can reduce the risks associated with being on the road.”
*Global status report on road safety 2018. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2018.
**https://community.michelinchallengebibendum.com/
