as part of an ongoing CSR initiative,Wataniya Telecom supports World Diabetes Day Campaign

Wataniya Telecom has once again reinforced their commitment to Kuwait by supporting World Diabetes Day as part of an ongoing CSR initiative to improve Kuwaiti way of life. The World Diabetes Day campaign was launched to address the escalating health threat that diabetes now poses to the country. World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization to battle the life threatening disease. The WDD logo symbolizes unity across cultures and reflects life and health.

"Our commitment to the cause arises from the belief that diabetes is extremely dangerous and the rising number of patients is alarming. Wataniya's goal is to create awareness and communicate about proper precaution and prevention this year. We would also like to stress that every person regardless of nationality should be served equally with the same compassion as the disease is now considered a worldwide threat." quoted Abdul Aziz Al Balool, PR Manager at Wataniya.

Wataniya Telecom intends to convey the strong message through various activities such as distribution of branded pins to the public where every individual has the chance to express their active participation in eradicating diabetes. In addition to Banners and flyers that were placed in Wataniya outlets to support and create awareness regarding Diabetes and how to control it. Last but not least the Wataniya website offers a brief summary about diabetes and enables easy access to the WDD official website for those interested in learning more about the disease.

New Data released by The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) show that an astounding 285 million people worldwide have diabetes. Middle East comes in second with 9.3% of the adult population with diabetes. Wataniya Telecom hopes to sustain the efforts of the WWD campaign and reinforce it in 2010.

16/11/2009