Programs to mark Diabetes Day
Nadira GUNATILLEKE
World Diabetes Day falls on November 14. The Health Ministry has
organized programs to mark World's Diabetes Day which falls on November
14, a Health Ministry spokesman said.
He said the Ministry will conduct awareness programs with the
assistance of the Nirogi Lanka Foundation, Sri Lanka Diabetes Foundation
and other organizations. An eye clinic will take place at the Colombo
National Eye Hospital today to identify persons who can become blind due
to diabetes.
The Diabetes Walk will take place on November 14 from Independence
Square to the BMICH with the participation of Health Minister
Maithripala Sirisena and First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa.
A free health camp will be held on November 15 at the Health
Education Bureau for media personnel. They will be tested for diabetes
and other diseases.
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