From October 1 to November 14, 2024, our college will host a series of comprehensive activities aimed at raising awareness and education about diabetes, culminating in a significant event on World Diabetes Day, November 14. This initiative will involve 200 active medical students and qualified doctors under the supervision of Dr. Summar, ensuring a well-organized and impactful series of events.
Objectives
The primary objectives of this event series are to:
Increase Awareness: Educate the community about diabetes, its risks, and management strategies.
Promote Healthy Lifestyles: Encourage preventive measures through workshops and interactive sessions.
Engage Stakeholders: Involve healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public in meaningful discussions about diabetes care.
Activity Breakdown
1. Activities for Healthcare Professionals
Workshops and Seminars: Conducted by experts in diabetes care, focusing on the latest research, treatment options, and patient management strategies.
Networking Events: Opportunities for healthcare professionals to connect with researchers and industry leaders in diabetes technology.
Screening Camps: Free diabetes screening for healthcare workers to promote early detection and management.
2. Activities for Policymakers
Policy Roundtables: Discussions on current diabetes policies and the need for improved healthcare access.
Advocacy Campaigns: Engage local government officials to support initiatives aimed at diabetes prevention and care.
Resource Distribution: Provide policymakers with educational materials to inform their decisions regarding diabetes management.
3. Activities in Schools
Educational Workshops: Interactive sessions aimed at students, focusing on healthy eating habits and the importance of physical activity in preventing diabetes.
Awareness Walks: Organize walks within school premises to promote physical fitness while raising awareness about diabetes.
Poster Competitions: Encourage students to create informative posters about diabetes, fostering creativity while educating peers.
4. Activities in the Workplace
Health Fairs: Collaborate with local businesses to host health fairs that include free screenings, informational booths, and healthy lifestyle workshops.
Lunch-and-Learn Sessions: Host educational sessions during lunch breaks to discuss diabetes management strategies with employees.
Fitness Challenges: Encourage workplaces to initiate fitness challenges that promote physical activity among employees.
5. Media Activities
Social Media Campaigns: Utilize platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to spread awareness using hashtags like #WorldDiabetesDay2024 and #DiabetesAwareness.
Press Releases: Issue statements highlighting the importance of World Diabetes Day and our college's commitment to combating diabetes.
Podcasts/Webinars: Host online discussions featuring experts discussing various aspects of diabetes care and prevention.

Organizer: Kirkuk Medical College

Event Email: medmb137@uokirkuk.edu.iq
Event website: https://uokirkuk.edu.iq/med/index.php/en/home-4

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