HMC marks World Diabetes Day with week-long campaign

Doha, Qatar: The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), through its Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), joined global celebrations for World Diabetes Day on November 8-14, 2026. The campaign, themed "Take Action: Detect Diabetes Early," aimed to raise awareness of early detection's importance, promote prevention, and reduce diabetes-related risk factors.

HMC organized various educational programs and initiatives at multiple facilities and community venues. Dr. Dabia Al Mohanadi, QMI Director, emphasized that early identification of diabetes or its risk factors significantly improves the chances of effective intervention and reduces long-term complications.

The campaign sought to empower individuals with diabetes, those at risk, and the wider community. Beyond raising awareness, the goal was to motivate people to take practical steps like regular screening, adopting a healthy lifestyle, and increasing awareness of diabetes risk factors.

Targeted initiatives addressed specific groups, including children, young people, university students, diabetes patients and their families, school nurses, and healthcare professionals. This comprehensive approach ensured health messages reached diverse age groups and societal segments, reflecting HMC's commitment to comprehensive diabetes care and education.