The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment in collaboration with Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), will convene a one week training workshop on Chronic Diseases Self-Management, from November 13th to 17th at Methodist Church Hall in Kingstown. The workshop will be held as part of activities to coincide with World Diabetes Day, which would… Continue Reading →
World Diabetes Day is being observed today under the theme ‘Eyes on Diabetes’ and, to coincide with the day, the SVG Diabetes and Hypertension Association is hosting a week of activities. Today’s activity will be a Symposium on Diabetes at the Fisheries Conference Room. There will also be daily Radio Programs on Diabetes and on… Continue Reading →
World Diabetes Day will be observed on Friday and this year’s campaign marks the first of a three year focus on healthy living and Diabetes. The day has been designated by the World Health Organization in response to the growing concern about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. Latest estimates from the International Diabetic… Continue Reading →
The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment is hosting a Cultural and Health Fair at Heritage Square today, as part of activities to mark World Diabetes Day, which is being observed today. A release from the Ministry says the day was designated in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organisation,… Continue Reading →
The Community Nursing Services Department in the Ministry of Health is finalizing plans for a week of activities to recognize World Diabetes Day, which is observed annually on November 14th annually. The activities will be held under the theme: Diabetes Education Prevention with the slogan: Diabetes Protect our future. Senior Nursing Officer, Sister Ferosa Lewis-Roache… Continue Reading →