To mark World Health Day 2026, the HORUS MEDRI research team joined forces with the Pensioners’ Association Rijeka and the Student Public Health Section of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, to organise a preventive public health campaign under the slogan «Together with Health. Stand with Science.»
The event took place on 13 April 2026 at the premises of the Pensioners’ Association Rijeka and aimed to promote health awareness and support the early detection of health risk factors among older adults.
The initiative attracted significant interest from association members, with a total of 55 participants attending the event. Throughout the day, participants had the opportunity to undergo basic health screenings, including blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol measurements.
The results highlighted the importance of active ageing and preventive health initiatives. Overall, participants’ health status was found to be better than expected for their age group, reinforcing the value of maintaining an active lifestyle. Individuals presenting elevated values received recommendations for further medical follow-up and treatment where appropriate.
Activities such as this reflect the broader objectives of the HORUS project, supporting healthier ageing through community engagement, health promotion and preventive action.
