DIABETES AWARENESS RALLY in BERHAMPUR
Odishabarta
Berhampur,19/11/21:On the occasion of World Diabetes Day and National Pharmacy Week,, Diabetes & Endocare Clinic, Berhampur lead by Dr Sunil KumarKota, Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetes Superspecialist in association with Roland Institute ofPharmaceutical Sciences, Berhampur has organized a Diabetes awareness rally at Berhampur.Around 200 participants registered for the event, where Sri Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Hon’ble MP, Berhampur was the chief guest with Sri Bikram Panda, Hon’ble MLA, Berhampur; Dr Siddeshwar Baliram Bondar, Commissioner, Berhampur Municipality Corporation; Sri V Keerthi Vasan, Sub Collector, Berhampur and Sri Srikant Dara, Senior Divisional Manager, Berhampur LIC Division as the guests of honour. Sri Chandra Sekhar Sahu highlighted the importance ofregular exercise and proper lifestyle in maintaining healthy life both in diabetics and non diabetics. Sri Bikram Panda asked everyone in the family and society as a whole to wake up to the increasingprevalence of these lifestyle disorders and stressed upon diet control and a regulated life style. Dr S B Bondar laid emphasis upon Diabetes as a significant comorbidity in the COVID times giving rise to increased complications. Sri V Keerthi Vasan stressed upon the fact that because of strong familial inheritance associated with Diabetes, it is imperative upon the young generation to adopt healthy life from now onwards. Sri S Dara stated that these awareness programs would go a long way in making people aware about Diabetes and other lifestyle disorders.DrSunil Kota emphasized upon regular testing and specialist consultation to avoid any untoward situationarising out of Diabetes. Dr B V V RaviKumar, Principal& Dr Ch Niranjan Patro, Vice Principal, Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences stressed upon the theme of thisyear’s National Pharmacy week “Know you medicines; Ask your pharmacist” and called uponbudding pharmacists and the people at large to always be vigilant on self medication andunnecessary therapy.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Kota underscored the theme of the event ie “Access to Diabetes Care”. It is important on the part of various govt and non govt agencies to come together and enhance the logistic support to tide over the ever expanding demon of non communicable disorders like Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension. Especially the vulnerable rural populace, who are not spared by these disorders need special attention in from of testing, treatment and monitoring of complications. Dr Kota highlighted that one informed person should be a source ofenlightenment to many.
An awareness material on Diabetes by Dr Sunil Kota was presented to the guests and was distributedamongst participants. Sri Chandra Sekhar Sahu and Sri Bikram Pandathanked DrSunil for his tremendous efforts to build up awareness among the people from various places ofSouth Odisha. Dr Siddeshwar B Bondar and Sri V Keerthi Vasan thanked Dr Kota for his vital role during COVID times in form of patient treatment and awareness through various channels. Dr Kota further thanked the guests and others for their active participation.Subsequently guests flagged offthe walk, where people participated with a uniform dress codeconveying the theme and carried blue coloured balloons placards carrying the message of healthy living in diabetes. Therally started from Khallikote College, and proceeded through Subba Rao Square, Christian Hospital, Tata Benz square, Giri Road, Bijipur, Gosaninuagaon to end at Andhapasara Road. Around 3000 diabetes educational pamphlets were distributedamongst the passing by people during the rally. Amongst others Dr BimalenduChoudhury, Dr Jyoti Pattanaik, faculty and students of Roland institute of Pharmaceutical sciences, Staff of Diabetes & Endocare Clinic, Volunteers from OSRU too graced the occasion.
