The Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS) has organized a scientific seminar on the occasion of Diabetes Summit 2021. The seminar was held in the ballroom of the Intercontinental Hotel in the capital on Thursday, November 11 in continuation of the World Diabetes Program.
Acme Laboratories Limited, one of the largest pharmaceuticals in Bangladesh, launched the Digital Healthcare App HealthAid at the Diabetes Summit.
Through which everyone including diabetic patients can easily know the treatment and condition of the body with the help of technology. Moreover, you can take the advice of a doctor in a video call through this app.
Renowned speakers in the field of Diabetes and Endocrinology of the Scientific Seminar presented presentations on recent updates. The seminar was chaired by Diabetes and Endocrine Disease Specialist, Ibrahim General Hospital & DCEC Professor Emeritus Hajera Mahtab.
General Manager, Marketing, The Acme Laboratories Limited, Mohammad Ziauddin gave a welcome address at the seminar.
President of Bangladesh Diabetic Association National Professor Md. A K Azad Khan was present as the chief guest of the seminar. The speakers of the seminar were Director, Bardem Academy Prof. Md. Faruque Pathan; Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital and Research Institute Senior Consultant Prof. S. M. Ashrafuzzaman; Associate Professor of Endocrinology at Bardem FIROZ AMIN; Bardem Unit Head and Assistant Professor Faria Afsana.
The seminar was conducted by Associate Professor and Consultant of BIHS Diabetes and Endocrinology Dr. Nazmul Kabir Qureshi and was attended by senior officials including Executive Director, Sales, and Distribution, The Acme Laboratories Ltd, Md. Ferdous Khan.
The seminar was also attended by eminent endocrinologists and diabetes specialists from Bangladesh and shared their valuable insights on overcoming diabetes.
Director, Bardem Academy Prof. Md. Farque Pathan, said, “We have started raising awareness on the theme ‘Access to Diabetes Care”. It is estimated that about 30 percent of the world’s population suffers from diabetes due to unconsciousness. At the same time, the number of patients in our country is terrible. We have consulted with the government for the treatment of this disease at a low cost. At the same time, I hope all the pharmaceutical companies of the country will come forward with us.”
Diabetes is now an epidemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently announced that the disease is endemic. Every family needs to be aware of diabetes. The government, doctors, researchers, teachers, religious leaders, social workers, journalists, and everyone can play an important role in this regard.
According to the International Diabetes Federation, one in five family members is aware of diabetes. In addition, more than 75% of family members in the world still need to be made aware of the severity, control, and role of diabetes.
Acme’s Digital Healthcare HealthAid app will help reduce the growing number of diabetic patients and help them to lead a normal life by providing a variety of information, strategies and solutions, proper treatment, and lifestyle changes.
Many renowned specialist Doctors will consult through the Digital Healthcare HealthAid app launched by The Acme Laboratories Limited. As a result, patients can take any medical service from any part of the country at home.
Acme Laboratories Ltd. has already gained a worldwide reputation for producing world-class and top-quality oral anti-diabetic drugs in the country.
The chief guest of the seminar was the President of the Bangladesh Diabetic Association, National Professor. A K Azad Khan said, “Thank you to Acme Laboratories Limited for conducting such a timely seminar. We must always be aware of this diabetes. Because most of the people in the country are affected by this disease. However, even if we are not completely free from this disease, only awareness can protect us from this. As a result, we will be aware of diabetes.”
Speaking on the occasion, General Manager, Marketing, The Acme Laboratories Ltd. Mohammad Ziauddin said, “We are proud to launch the digital healthcare provider app HealthAid to make life easier for diabetics and build a bridge with consulting doctors. In today’s age of digitalization, we are all accustomed to using technology in every aspect of life. Without technology, from the beginning to the end of our day we cannot imagine daily activities. A diabetic patient has to follow certain rules, such as daily self-monitoring, taking medication carefully and regular blood sugar, lowering blood pressure. And our digital app will help to do all this. The Acme Laboratories Limited is also working to raise awareness for lifestyle changes, self-monitoring, and patient empowerment.” ♦
