Action on Diabetes (AoD), a public-private partnership initiated and funded by Maersk Oil Qatar, has once again joined forces with Qatar’s largest supermarket chain Al Meera Consumer Goods Company and screened 2,500 people for diabetes in the run-up to Ramadan this year.
The partnership with Al Meera run through June 11 to 15 and saw AoD screening booths staffed by trained diabetes nurses and educators set up at three of Al Meera’s stores at Airport, Mansoura and Muraikh to screen shoppers during the busy pre-Ramadan rush.
All those that were screened received an analysis of results, along with recommendations on how to fast safely during Ramadan and reduce the risk of developing diabetes in the future. Brochures and educational information were also distributed at each location to provide shoppers with vital information on diabetes, the importance of early detection and tips on living a healthy lifestyle.
Dr Mohammed Nasser al-Qahtani, deputy CEO, Al Meera, said: “We have raised the level of health awareness among consumers with regards to managing diabetes and eating healthy during the holy month. At Al Meera, we prioritise our consumers’ health and are continuously striving to achieve the best food safety practices.”
Ahmed al-Kuwari, technical liaison manager at Maersk Oil Qatar, said, “Maersk Oil Qatar is a proud partner of AoD and is committed to playing a role in combating one of the most prevalent health issues in Qatar. We were delighted to see such large numbers of people screened at AoD booths placed at Al Meera branches around Doha. We hope that this educated the community around safe and healthy
fasting during Ramadan.”
Herluf Nis Thomsen, programme manager at AoD, said, “We hope to have helped spread more knowledge and awareness about diabetes, as early detection is of vital importance in the prevention and management of diabetes. We would like to thank Al Meera for co-operating with us again on this initiative, and we look forward to working with them in the future.”

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