Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC) building in Abu Dhabi is lit up in blue, the color for diabetes selected by IDF, to support the day long worldwide campaign.
More than 85 iconic buildings around the world will be illuminated blue to mark World Diabetes Day on November 14 2007, including the London Eye, the world's biggest Ferris wheel, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Empire State Building in New York.
As the global media spotlight prepares to shine on diabetes (World Diabetes Day (WDD), 14 November 2007, four of the nation's leading voices in healthcare have pulled together in support of the United Nations' Unite for Diabetes' campaign.
The Emirates Foundation, Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD), UAE's leading centre for specialist diabetes care , Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC) and the Ministry of Health, have pledged allegiance as the nation attempts to stamp out diabetes, said to affect 19.5%, or almost one in five persons in the UAE of the 20-79 age group.
WALK UAE 2007
Officials have confirmed that more than 10,000 people are targeted to join WALK UAE 2007 - 'START WALKING. PREVENT DIABETES.', the third step of ICLDC's multi-pronged public health awareness campaign, 'DIABETES. KNOWLEDGE. ACTION.',
The walkathon is set to cover a five kilometre route and is designed to encourage participation from families, business teams and individuals from across the UAE.
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For more details visit: www.icldc.ae www.diabetesuae.aeAbout Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
The Imperial College London Diabetes Centre is a state-of-the-art specialised out-patient clinic dedicated to help detect, prevent and treat diabetes. The centre is a one-stop-facility that specialises in Diabetes Treatment, Research, Training and Public Health. Located in Abu Dhabi (next to the Zayed Military Hospital), ICLDC allows the highest level of specialised patient care, from first diagnosis to the continued management of all complications associated with diabetes.
Imperial College London holds a renowned history and expertise in the study of diabetes, bringing one of the leading medical academic institutions in the world to Abu Dhabi as a core working partner. Under ICLDC practices, one of the Centre's primary objectives will be to provide continuing education for health professionals and the general public. For more details visit: www.icldc.ae
About Emirates Foundation
The Emirates Foundation, created in 2005, represents a unique, multi-sector effort to create a new range of opportunities for the people of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Through philanthropic projects within our four core areas of interest, we seek to engage all individuals and groups in the UAE to usher in a new era of mutual achievement.
The four core areas for our work are: education; research & development; arts & culture; and social & environmental development.
All activities are designed to benefit the broader public, both directly and indirectly. In many cases, the success of our projects is dependent on large-scale public participation. Explore our website to learn more about the role that we play in our community. www.emiratesfoundation.ae
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Susan Furness, Strategic Solutions for ICLDC
Tel : +9714 3903033
Anu Bhatnagar, Strategic Solutions for ICLDC
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Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorWednesday, November 14 - 2007 at 11:57 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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