The Funchal Municipal Council (CMF) is strengthening its intervention in promoting health and well-being, implementing measures focused on disease prevention, physical activity, longevity, and active aging.
The councilor for Health, Helena Leal, highlighted the promotion of physical activity through community centers, municipal gyms, and the Senior University, as well as the enhancement of public spaces for sports and social interaction.
Municipal intervention includes screenings, information, and awareness campaigns to prevent diseases, reduce risk factors, and combat isolation, promoting physical, mental, and social well-being. Helena Leal emphasized the importance of food and health literacy for more conscious and preventive choices.
Projects like "Diabetes in Motion" and the implementation of a multidisciplinary intervention model for obesity in primary healthcare are examples of collaboration between SESARAM and the Funchal Municipality, aiming for a healthier and more inclusive city.
