Live pictures from today's World Health Day in Bille Kingdom, Rivers State spearheaded by a Nairalander and stakeholders of Bille.

The WHO stated that 40,815 Nigerians died as a result of diabetes in 2015. Today gave us an opportunity to begin the fight to Beat Diabetes.

Activities included:
1. Health Talk on Beating Diabetes (WHO's Theme of 2016 World Health Day)
2. Free blood sugar tests
3. Free blood pressure checks
4. Free antimalarials etc

Together we can defeat diabetes. Take action!!

Ponoba Medical Consult (PMC) in conjunction with the council of chiefs and other stakeholders in Bille Kingdom are celebrating this year's World Health Day today, 7th April.

This partnership hasl seen the rendering of health talk on diabetes, followed by free blood sugar tests, and other anciliary services such as free blood pressure checks, free dental checks, free antimalarial drugs distribution, free distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets, and condoms to an estimated population of 2,000 persons within Bille Kingdom.

This measure has become imperative considering the global rise in the prevalence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases especially in low and medium income countries like Nigeria. It is hoped that this program will awaken the collective responsibilities of individuals, government and non-governmental bodies to join the global fight against diabetes.

Below are some pictures of this august event.