Fire ban enforced The importance of screening

SCREENING for colorectal cancer in the Marina Alta has reduced mortality by 30 per cent, according to figures published by Denia Health department.

Public Health director Pascual Martí presented the results last week, adding that although participation and effectiveness figures are above the national average, more people should take part in the prevention programme.

The latest round of screening focused on men and women aged 50 to 69 from all over the Marina Alta, who received an invitation in their letter box.

Cancer screening.

Those who wished to take part in the early detection campaign then received a testing kit to collect a stool sample

JAVEA Council has launched two new projects to encourage sport and physical exercise.

Xàbia Camina offers walking and running routes through the town and its surroundings, while Nada’M highlights the importance of swimming as one of the best types of allround exercise for all ages and fitness levels.

Local Sports councillor Alberto Tur presented the plan this week, explaining that special signposting has been set up at over a dozen terrestrial and two marine routes showing the total distance, difficulty and points of interest along the way.

In addition, a calendar of guided excursions to check for blood. If negative, the patient is informed of the result and invited to repeat the test two years later.

If positive, the patient is advised to contact their GP for a colonoscopy.

Javea walks

through these routes has been drawn up, with trips planned all year round starting in October.

According to the councillor, the aim is to encourage non-competitive sport, offering a wide range of possibilities tailored to different abilities.

The routes include urban circuits using the town as a large sports track and others that are perfect to explore the area’s natural environment, combining the mountains and the sea while enjoying the spectacular views.

BURNING garden refuse and starting any kind of fire is now banned throughout the Valencia Region.

The Agriculture department announced the suspension of all authorisations for agricultural bonfires as of March 30 due to the rise in temperatures and the high risk of forest fires.

The yearly summer ban has been brought forward from past years as a result of the dry weather conditions registered at this time of year.

All fires, including barbecues, are now prohibited at distances of less than 500 metres from forest land and surrounding areas, with the ban remaining in place until the weather conditions change.