Healthy response to diabetic clinic at Stabroek Market
Members of the Lions of Bel-Air attending to persons during the outreach at Stabroek Market Square
Members of the Lions of Bel-Air attending to persons during the outreach at Stabroek Market Square

THE ‘Big Blue Saturday’, a diabetes awareness and health clinic held at the Stabroek Market Square, attracted a massive community response, for which members of the public are continuing to sing their praises.

The event was hosted by the Lions of Bel-Air, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health, the Guyana Diabetic Association, the Young Leaders in Diabetes, St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital, the Guyana Football Federation, Ansa Mc Al and the Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation (GPC).

Services brought to the public free of charge included testing of Body Mass Index (BMI), Random Blood Sugar (RBS) testing, blood pressure (hypertension) tests, dental health care, foot care, eye screenings, and disability and rehabilitation services – all conducted compliments of the Lions Club of Bel-Air.

Education information leaflets about diabetes were also distributed, while the Guyana Football Federation had a fun time engaging in football games.
The Lions Club of Bel-Air also participated in the Diabetes Awareness Walk, organised by the Ministry of Public Health earlier Saturday morning, culminating at the Square of the Revolution.

President of the Bel-Air Lions Club, Lion Tara Naraine and chairperson for the Project – (Lions Club of Bel-Air Diabetic and Health Committee), Candace Ford have expressed gratitude to their partners for coming on board to make the project a success.

Special thanks to Banks DIH and Guyana Beverage Company for their contribution of beverages and to the members of the public who enthusiastically accessed the services made available at the forum.

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