The 125th Diabetes awareness camp turned out to be a mega event at VJT Hall Trivandrum . Dr.B.Ekbal (Retd Professor of Neuro Surgery ) and Former Vice Chancellor, Kerala University inaugurated the program. The program was totally free for all the 152 participants. Registration was done through the telephone numbers which appeared in the newspapers a week ago. Since it was not a treatment camp, but only an awareness generation camp, the general public and patients who attended the talks were all genuinely interested in knowing more about their illnesses. Dr.Ekbal released the Diabscreen Health Card, which consisted of 10 important guidelines for adopting healthy living styles.

Dr.Ekbal said that Dr.Jothydev needs very special appreciation for such a mass awareness campaign without financial aid from any government or other agencies. Dr.Thomas Mathew welcomed the gathering. This camp is being organized every year on June 8th in memory of Shri.Vazhuthacaud Babu, a well known artist who died of diabetes related complications.

Dr.Abhilash.B.Jacob, noted dental surgeon and Director of Omega Dental Care, in his interactive lecture gave directions on how to take care of the gums and the teeth. He outlined the necessity for periodic dental check up and cleaning. Dr.Shabeer A.Rasheed spoke on foot care methods and preventing injuries. Dr.Sameer Badarudeen from Chicago gave a special lecture.

Shri.Pradeep Kannammola and Jayasreelally were the chief organizers of the programme. You will see the pictures on this webpage on the multitude of activities which took place.