Diabetic Association opens Oshakati office

THE Diabetic Association of Namibia (DAN) opened an office at Oshakati on Sunday.

“All interested members of the public are welcome to visit the office and register,” DAN co-ordinator Dr Mathew Mojekwu said. He said the aims of the association are to promote public awareness of diabetes mellitus, to prevent the disease through lifestyle modification programmes, and to insure that those already suffering from diabetes receive information on the best treatment and management options available.The association also provides support to the family members of diabetes patients.According to Dr Mojekwu, DAN intends to achieve these goals by setting up support groups, publishing information material about diabetes, and arranging regular public lectures by experts on diabetes.The association is run by volunteers and all services are offered free of charge, Mojekwu said.He urged people in the North to join the association and help to improve the health of their communities.”The association also needs interested and enthusiastic young volunteers who could help their communities with the promotion of their health in general,” Dr Mojekwu said.He said the aims of the association are to promote public awareness of diabetes mellitus, to prevent the disease through lifestyle modification programmes, and to insure that those already suffering from diabetes receive information on the best treatment and management options available.The association also provides support to the family members of diabetes patients.According to Dr Mojekwu, DAN intends to achieve these goals by setting up support groups, publishing information material about diabetes, and arranging regular public lectures by experts on diabetes.The association is run by volunteers and all services are offered free of charge, Mojekwu said.He urged people in the North to join the association and help to improve the health of their communities.”The association also needs interested and enthusiastic young volunteers who could help their communities with the promotion of their health in general,” Dr Mojekwu said.