Overview:
Due to high prevalence of diabetes in the Gulf countries, as they are among the most affected countries in the world, the GCC Health Council agreed to raise awareness of diabetes.
Objectives:
The GCC Diabetes Week aims to raise awareness of the impact of diabetes in GCC societies, encourage early diagnosis, support those affected, and increase awareness of ways to prevent diabetes, through a healthy diet, body exercises, and Strengthening the family role in health education.
Topic:
Diabetes, prevention of its complications, and raising awareness of warning signs of infection
Official Date:
Globally: Nov. 8th-14th, 2023
Locally: Rabi' al-Thani 24th-30th, 1445H