The free cholesterol level test screening will be offered to the high risk groups of men who have reached 35 years and over, and women who are at least 45 years old of age and over.
Cholesterol is another name doctors use for the fat that people have in their blood stream. It could cause serious health problems.
Cholesterol is the main cause of strokes and heart attacks.
The department is encouraging everyone to join the free screening to find out if they have high cholesterol or not.
People found with high cholesterol will work with the doctors to help lower or maintain their cholesterol level in order to prevent heart attack or stroke.
