Shillong, March 10: Prevention of Diabetic Blindness (PDB) project was launched the North Eastern region here on Saturday.
The project was conceived and implemented since 2015.
The project was launched at the inaugural-cum-awareness function held by the Indian Medical Association and All Indian Ophthalmological Society in collaboration with Bansara Eye Care Centre and Society for Promotion of Eye Care & Sight at Anton Hall, Laitumkhrah, here.
To commemorate the launch of the project, an awareness program was conducted in which Dr. D.S. Sethi (Diabetologist), Dr. NSD Raju (Chairman IMA PDB Project) and Dr. BNR Subudhi (National Coordinator IMA PDB Project) were prominent speakers. The program witnessed 314 participants from various NGOs, members from the press, schools of nursing, health organizations, colleges and universities.
Soon after the inauguration of the project, a free screening camp for diabetes and diabetic retinopathy was conducted till 4 pm in which people came to avail free screening.
Earlier, to spread awareness about prevention of diabetes and diabetic blindness, a motorbike rally commuting in and around Shillong was flagged off by the Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills District, Davis Marak.
The Governor Ganga Prasad who inaugurated the programme emphasized on the importance of adopting healthy lifestyle to safeguard oneself from preventable diseases such as diabetes.
He encouraged the younger generation to exercise frequently and incorporate it in their routine while also expressing his willingness to support the project.
The inauguration was chaired by Dr. Kharshiing (IMA President, Meghalaya). Other dignitaries present in the event were Dr. J. V Basaiawmoit (Organizing Secretary & Medical Director, Bansara Eye Care Centre), Dr. LobsangTsetim (Senior Eye Surgeon, Arunachal Pradesh) and Dr. A.K. Das (Ophthalmologist).
Prevention of Diabetic Blindness project launched in Meghalaya
