(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Ports Management Company — Mwani Qatar, in association with the Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA), has launched a campaign to raise diabetes awareness among its employees.
The campaign at the company headquarters, offered free medical check-ups, including blood sugar and blood pressure tests.
Physicians also briefed the employees about diabetes, its symptoms and how to prevent it.
The campaign comes in the framework of health initiatives adopted by Mwani Qatar aimed at encouraging the creation of a healthy society and healthy work environments.
According to recent statistics, diabetes is one of Qatar's biggest health challenges.
The proportion of people with diabetes in Qatar is among the highest in the world, with an incidence rate of 17%.
The QDA strives to help people with diabetes and those who are at risk of developing it by providing innovative patient care, education and related services with the hope of improving the overall quality of life of those who are affected.
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