DODA, Nov 14: World Diabetes Day was observed across District Doda with a series of awareness programmes and special Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) screening camps organised at various health institutions to promote diabetes prevention, early detection and effective management.
The programmes were conducted under the guidance of Chief Medical Officer Doda, Dr. Vinod Sharma, and the supervision of the concerned Block Medical Officers (BMOs).
During the special screening camps, healthcare teams conducted diabetes screening of patients and members of the general public while educating them about the importance of healthy lifestyle practices, balanced nutrition, regular medical check-ups and physical activity in preventing and controlling diabetes.
Meanwhile, a special awareness programme was organised at Government ANMT School, Doda, which was attended by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Doda, Dr. Sat Lal Manhas, along with Mohd. Shafi Attu, Community Health Officer (CHO), staff members and students of the institution.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sat Lal Manhas highlighted the growing burden of diabetes and stressed the importance of public awareness, timely screening and early diagnosis to prevent complications associated with the disease.
He said diabetes could be effectively prevented and managed through healthy dietary habits, regular physical exercise, maintaining a healthy body weight and periodic monitoring of blood sugar levels. He also urged students to become ambassadors of health awareness by spreading the message of diabetes prevention among their families and communities.
On the occasion, students of Government ANMT School, Doda, also delivered speeches highlighting the significance of World Diabetes Day, the need to promote public awareness and the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles to combat the rising prevalence of diabetes.
The Health Department reiterated its commitment to strengthening community-level awareness, screening and preventive healthcare services across District Doda, with particular emphasis on the early detection and effective management of non-communicable diseases.