TDT | Manama
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As part of its collaboration with the Bahrain Diabetes Association and the Rotary Club of Manama, the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI) Bahrain Medical College has announced the re-launch of the Diabetes Task Force (DMU).
The celebration was held in the presence of His Excellency Lieutenant General Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health and Chairman of the Bahrain Diabetes Association, and was a celebration of the strengthening of community partnerships in Bahrain. This was an important step towards promoting diabetes education. .
The ceremony included the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Lt. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Ms. Renuka Nambiar Ravindran (President of the Rotary Club of Manama) and Professor Sameer Otoum (Rector of Manama Medical University). contained the signature. Bahrain).
The event was attended by key dignitaries including Dr. Jalila bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, and Dr. Diana Abdulkarim Al-Jaframi, Secretary-General of the Council for Higher Education, and expressed the cooperation of these organizations. and introduced our efforts for community health.
humanitarian services
Expressing his gratitude, Lieutenant General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah said: We are grateful for their efforts and humanitarian services that have significantly contributed to reducing Bahrain’s healthcare challenges, particularly in the management of diabetic and obese patients. ”
The signed agreement outlines collaborative efforts to promote the DMU program, develop educational materials, coordinate school visits, and train volunteers. The main objective is to provide diabetes education and support to children and their families in Bahrain.
dedication
Professor Sameer Otoum highlighted the university’s efforts towards increasing awareness and prevention of diabetes among children and expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education for their support.
Founded in 2012, DMU has educated more than 5,400 children in Bahrain, visiting primary schools and teaching them about diabetes, the importance of healthy eating, and an active lifestyle through interactive games and activities. Ta.
Ms. Renuka Nambiar Ravindran, President of the Rotary Club of Manama, said: “The Rotary Club of Manama (RCM) has been promoting diabetes awareness for the past 12 years through the Bahrain Diabetes Association and later in collaboration with the Bahrain Medical College RCSI. Ta.
RCM is honored to be able to provide a van to support the Diabetes Mobile Unit. We are pleased to continue supporting Bahrain University of Medical Sciences RCSI and BDS in their efforts to increase awareness and prevention of type 2 diabetes among school children. ”
At the ceremony, Ms. Dana Smith, Nursing Instructor and Academic Leader for the Diabetes Task Force (DMU), announced the development of the DMU, its 2023 relaunch, and the release of a new edition of the Diabetes Task Force Storybook. ‘Learn with us, move with us.’ This interactive and engaging educational resource aims to provide school pupils with valuable insight into diabetes.