Diabetes Is a Silent Enemy, Says Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz on World Diabetes Day
Lahore:Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has described diabetes as a silent enemy, saying the disease can be controlled through precaution, awareness and a disciplined lifestyle.
In her special message on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, Maryam Nawaz said the rising prevalence of diabetes in Pakistan called for more effective measures to combat the disease. She expressed concern over its rapid spread but said collective efforts could help control it.
The Punjab Chief Minister said access to healthcare was a fundamental right of every citizen and that the provincial government was taking steps to deliver healthcare services to people’s doorsteps.
She said that, for the first time in history, insulin kits were being delivered directly to the homes of children suffering from Type 1 diabetes.
She further revealed that millions of medicine boxes were also being delivered to the homes of patients suffering from diabetes and other illnesses to ensure access to medical treatment at their doorsteps.
Maryam Nawaz urged citizens to take responsibility for protecting their own health and adopt healthy lifestyles.
She said a balanced diet, regular exercise and continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels were essential to preventing and managing diabetes.
The Punjab Chief Minister emphasised that the fight against diabetes was not solely the government’s responsibility but a collective duty of the entire society. She added that increasing public awareness and adopting preventive measures could help curb the spread of the disease.
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