WORLD DIABETES DAY—2014
SRI LANKA
The World Diabetes Day 2014 campaign marks the first of a three-year
(2014-16) focus on healthy living and
diabetes. This year's activities and
materials will specifically address the
topic of healthy eating and its importance both in the prevention of type 2
diabetes and the effective management of diabetes to
avoid complications
In Sri Lanka there were
many events that were
organized by Various
Partners. The Ministry of
Health organized a media seminar commemorating the event whilst a
diabetes research unit of
the Medical Faculty, Colombo University Organised a “Diabetes Walk”
in collaboration with Tharunyata Hetak, Health Ministry, Colombo University and National Youth Council, under the patronage of First Lady
Shiranthi Rajapaksa as well as the attendance of Health Minister
Maithripala Sirisena. Technical assistance was given by WHO country
office.