World Diabetes Day observed in Nakla
World Diabetes Day was observed in Nakla of Sherpur through a discussion meeting and an awareness campaign under the theme “Diabetes: A Lifelong Condition” and the call “Promote Workplace Awareness on Diabetes”. The program was jointly organized by the Upazila Health Complex and BRAC Health Program on Sunday morning. The rally started and ended at the Health Complex premises.
Later, Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Mohammad Golam Mostafa presided over a brief discussion session. Medical Officer (Disease Control) Dr. Maliha Nuzhat, BRAC Health Program Area Manager Md Al Amin, Head Office Assistant Abu Tarek Muhammad Motachchim Billah, Sub-Assistant Community Medical Officer Sarowar Hossain, Pharmacist Mosharraf Hossain, EPI Medical Technologist Abdur Rahim, BRAC TB Control Program Officer Md Mozaharul Hannan, Cashier Shafiqul Islam, Nursing Supervisor Rina Begum and BRAC Program Organizer Mohammad Zahidul Islam were present along with doctors, nurses, health officials, local journalists, representatives of social organizations and many others attended the program.
Speakers said that many people at workplaces suffer from diabetes without being aware of it. Therefore, raising awareness is essential for the prevention and control of diabetes. They also said diabetes is increasing rapidly in Bangladesh due to poor lifestyle habits. 70% of diabetes cases are preventable through awareness, healthy diet, routine physical activity and proper health education, they added.
