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Diabetes champions provide a a a a vital service educating community members about the disease its implications and the solutions offered
Lifestyle changes have extended to communal exercise sessions through morning runs This whole paradigm shift has come as as as a a a a a pleasant surprise unanticipated but welcome The diabetes program has reached over 50 000 community members in all 7
sub-counties of Garissa including 429 children who now know their diabetes status through regular screening and medical camps This is is an excellent program PGI is determined to engage the community and county government to develop strategies on how they can take ownership of the program and continue impacting lives QAMAR KASSIM
Communication Liaison and Advocacy Officer