BSP Life is calling on men, families and communities to come together in the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with the company’s Wellness Fair scheduled for tomorrow, set to promote healthier lifestyles and community participation.
The call comes during Movember, a month dedicated to raising awareness of men’s health, as BSP Life steps up efforts to encourage individuals and organisations to take greater responsibility for their wellbeing.
BSP Life managing director Michael Nacola said tackling the growing burden of NCDs required a united approach, with individuals, families, schools, churches and organisations all playing a role in promoting healthier habits.
He said the company’s Healthy Choices program was established to bring organisations working in the wellness sector together and strengthen efforts to build healthier communities.
“We now need to shift the focus from our perspective into the solutions basket — how do we combat it,” he said.
Mr Nacola said 14 organisations involved in different areas of wellness had been brought together under the initiative to coordinate their work and encourage a more collaborative approach to tackling NCDs.
He said BSP Life had spent several years piloting wellness initiatives among its staff and organisations connected to its investments before extending the program to the wider community.
He emphasised that small lifestyle changes, when practised consistently, could have lasting benefits.
“It’s a disciplined lifestyle approach.”
Mr Nacola said everyday decisions about food, rest, physical activity and knowing when to say no to unhealthy temptations were important in developing healthier habits.
He said wellness extended beyond physical health to include mental and spiritual wellbeing.
He added that healthy habits needed to begin at home, with parents setting positive examples for their children, while schools and communities also had important roles to play.
As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations earlier this year, BSP Life presented $150,000 to the Wellness Association.
Mr Nacola encouraged people of all ages and abilities to attend tomorrow’s Wellness Fair, which will feature games and activities designed to bring communities together while promoting the importance of healthy living.
“We can do it, but we need to do it together.”
