WORLD DIABETES DAY, 2024

The Dominica Hospitals Authority is pleased to announce activities to highlight World Diabetes Day on Thursday, November 14, 2024, under the theme: “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps.”

Activities will include blood sugar testing for staff and the public in the foyer of the

Dominica China Friendship Hospital, starting at 8:30 a.m. Educational and

counseling opportunities will also be available.

The public is invited to participate in this testing opportunity by presenting at the

testing site at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital on an empty stomach (no

food after midnight).

Everyone is also encouraged to wear baby blue to raise awareness of the

significance of diabetes in our country.