Event Title: "Taking Action on Diabetes in Uganda: Join the Movement for a Healthier Future"

Event Dates: November 14th (World Diabetes Day)-16th December,2024

Event Objective:
To raise awareness about diabetes, its complications, and prevention strategies, while promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting individuals with diabetes.

Host Organization: Goshen's Fountain of Nutrition and Health (NGO)
Activities:

Research Component:
- Launch of the 6 months research study on "Diabetes and Well-being in Maternal Health" in Uganda
- Presentation of research objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes

Media Activity:
- Press conference with a local media outlet to discuss diabetes burden and research findings
- Social media campaign (#WDD2024 #TakeActionOnDiabetes) to share facts, personal stories, and prevention tips

Physical Activity:
- Charity walk/run (5K) to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles
- Aerobics sessions and fitness demonstrations

Screening for Diabetes Complications:
- Free glucose testing and screening for diabetes-related complications (e.g., foot care, eye exams)
- Consultations with healthcare professionals for risk assessment and prevention strategies

Activity in the Workplace:
- Workplace wellness seminar: "Managing Diabetes in the Workplace"
- Employee health screening and counseling

Activity in Schools:
- School outreach program: "Healthy Habits for Life" (interactive sessions on diabetes prevention and management)
- Quiz competition and essay contest on diabetes awareness

Activity for Healthcare Professionals:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshop on "Diabetes Management and Updates"
- Panel discussion on diabetes care and management best practices

Event Highlights:

- Keynote address by a renowned diabetes expert
- Personal stories from individuals living with diabetes
- Exhibition booths for health-related organizations and products

Event Venue: Goshen’s office premise, selected communities in Mukono district

Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily

Target Audience:
- General public
- Healthcare professionals
- School students
- Corporate employees
- Individuals living with diabetes
-Women in their reproductive age with diabetes (for the research)

Contact Information: [Evas Juliet Tibagonzeka/NGO Director and IDF Diabetes Educator, Uganda; email: evasgoshens@gmail.com; WhatsApp number +256788135124]

Organizer: Evas Juliet Tibagonzeka (Director) under Goshen's Fountain of Nutrition and Health (Non-profit organization)

Event Email: evasgoshens@gmail.com
Event website: https//www.goshensfountainofnutritionandhealth.org

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