Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed has attended the 10th anniversary celebrations of Diabetes Society of Maldives.
Speaking at the function held at Dharubaaruge last evening to mark the 10th anniversary of the Diabetes Society of Maldives, Vice President Dr Waheed congratulated the work done by the Diabetes Society to increase public awareness about diabetes and the active role played by the Society to improve the quality of life for diabetic patients in Maldives.
He said the Society’s contribution to the Maldives society was an example to other such civil society organisations.
Vice President Dr Waheed said while lifestyle related diseases such as diabetes were on the increase in the Maldives, it was important for every Maldivian to be fully informed about preventive measures of.
He also spoke on the importance of providing safe environments for all to exercise and be more active to prevent lifestyle related diseases.
Diabetes Society of Maldives was formed with the objective of increasing public awareness about diabetes and to improve the quality of life of diabetic patients in the Maldives.
Diabetes Society of Maldives received the National Award of Recognition in the area of healthcare, at the official reception held on the occasion of last year’s Republic Day.
