Stating that ensuring healthcare for every citizen is a core priority of the administration, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stressed the urgent need for timely steps and collective efforts to tackle growing public health challenges like diabetes. In a message issued on Friday, November 13, 2026, ahead of World Diabetes Day (observed Saturday, November 14), the Prime Minister highlighted awareness and preventive care as vital tools to curb diabetes risks and complications.
Under the 2026 theme — ‘Diabetes: No More Delay, Act Now’ — Prime Minister Tarique Rahman noted that diabetes has emerged as a major global health concern, with patient numbers steadily rising in Bangladesh. He pointed out that while uncontrolled diabetes can severely damage vital organs such as the heart, kidneys, and eyes, affected individuals can lead healthy, normal lives through proper medical care, balanced diets, regular physical exercise, and disciplined lifestyles.
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