Minister Joins Panchagarh Marathon
Minister Calls for Social Movement Against Diabetes
- Rising diabetes cases raise public health concerns.
- Minister urges awareness and community-based initiatives.
- Marathon and discussion mark World Diabetes Day
State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad has called for a nationwide social movement alongside public awareness initiatives to prevent diabetes, expressing concern over the growing number of people affected by the disease in Bangladesh. He said diabetes has become a major health risk not only for individuals but also for entire families. Addressing the growing threat, he stressed the need for community-based programmes alongside hospital services.
He made the remarks on Saturday morning, November 14, while attending a marathon organized by an organization at the Panchagarh Government Auditorium premises to mark World Diabetes Day. The minister inaugurated the marathon earlier in the morning.
Azad said public awareness must be strengthened to address the increasing risk of diabetes. He emphasized that awareness programmes and community initiatives should be organized alongside hospital-based activities. Through collective efforts, he expressed hope that Panchagarh and the country as a whole could be made less vulnerable to diabetes.
Following the marathon, a discussion meeting was held at the Deputy Commissioner's conference room. The event was organized by the Panchagarh Diabetes Association and Mokbulara Diabetic Hospital. The programmes aimed to raise awareness about the disease and highlight the importance of collective action for prevention.
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