Diabetic Association of Bangladesh
Formation | 1956 |
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Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
Website | Diabetic Association of Bangladesh |
Diabetic Association of Bangladesh is a non-profit organization medical organization and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1][2] Professor is the present president of the association.[3]
History[]
The organization was established in 1956 in East Pakistan by Muhammad Ibrahim, National professor of Bangladesh. The organization started in as an outpatient clinic. In 1980 it established BIRDEM, a specialized research hospital on diabetics. The organization is a regional collaborating centre of the World Health Organization.[1] It has presence with over 80 local centres. It raises awareness about diabetics and provides medical advice and screening.[4][5]
References[]
- ^ a b Roy, Bipin. "Diabetic Association of Bangladesh". en.banglapedia.org. Banglapedia. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- ^ "Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza brand ambassador for diabetes awareness campaign". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- ^ "Non-communicable disease result of tobacco: Experts". The Daily Star. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- ^ "Novo Nordisk to offer free diabetes screening on World Health Day". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- ^ "Novo Nordisk helps Bangladesh step up fight against diabetes". The Daily Star. 10 May 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
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- Diabetes organizations
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