Suraksha Walkathon 2016

An exclusive initiative organized by Suraksha Diagnostic Center on 13th Nov 2016 (Sunday) to promote healthy life on the special event of World Diabetes Day, 14th Nov 2016 this year.

• The Walkathon was flagged off by eminent sports personalities like Sambaran Banerjee, Dibyendu Barua and Subhash Bhowmick , TV Actor Rajib Bose and Actress Swagata Basu.

• This year the theme for “World Diabetes Day” feted by Suraksha Diagnostic Center focused on the prevention and control of diabetic diseases among people.

• The Walkathon witnessed participation from students, NGOs and eminent personalities from all over Kolkata. Dr. Somnath Chatterjee, Director, Suraksha Diagnostic Center was present to address the media.

• Suraksha Walkathon 2016 witnessed participation of over 500 people from JC 21(beside AMRI Hospital) to Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation via Karunamoyee.

• Dr. P.S Mondal Senior consultant diabetologist from Suraksha spoke about health hazards posed by excessive consumption of junk food and too much "screen time" (time spent watching TV, working on the computer or with I-Pads) by children.

• Parents were guided to encourage their children to undertake healthy practices, like taking part in outdoor activities and sports.

Glimpses of the Event

And a few more…

We all march ahead!

Diabetes Awareness Camp

Media Coverage

Ananda Bazar Patrika 14-11-2016

The Telegraph 14-11-2016

Here’s to more awareness on Diabetes Mellitus

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