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Chronic Disease Prevention — Tene Briut in Ramla
Prevention programs for diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease — culturally adapted for the community. Hebrew/Amharic workshops, dietary guidance, exercise instructors. Via Tene Briut.
About Ramla
Ramla, conveniently located near Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport, hosts an Israeli-Ethiopian community that benefits from the city's strategic location. Ramla's housing market offers apartments at relatively accessible prices for the central region, attracting residents seeking easy access to greater Tel Aviv.
Who is eligible?
- Community members 40+ with risk factors (family, BMI, lifestyle)
- Patients with diabetes or hypertension — ongoing support
- Youth in families with disease history
What's included?
- Nutrition workshops: Amharic-speaking, focused on community foods (injera, berbere, mitmita)
- Community walking program: 3x/week, free
- Screening tests: in community settings, free
- Personal dietary counseling: for diagnosed patients
- Support groups: for those with chronic conditions
How to join
- Phone: 03-7383937 (Amharic/Hebrew)
- Via HMO: ask for "Amharic-speaking prevention program" — Tene Briut provides
- Via local clinic: branches in Netanya, Rehovot, Rishon, Be'er Sheva
- Online: tene-briut.org.il
Cost: free or symbolic (₪5-30 per workshop).
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