Maersk has hosted Fahed, the mascot of the 2015 Handball Championships, at the Action on Diabetes screening bus as part of its sponsorship of the tournament, which begins in Doha on January 15.
Fahed received the all clear from healthcare professionals, joining more than 10,000 people who have been tested for diabetes on the bus using a range of equipment to analyse random blood glucose, cholesterol, body mass index and blood pressure since it was launched 2013.
Lewis Affleck, managing director of Maersk Oil Qatar, said: “Diabetes is one of the greatest health challenges facing Qatar, so we are pleased that over the course of the championship scores of fans will be tested for diabetes in the Action in the Diabetes screening bus – a small but significant step in our collective fight against the condition.”
The Action on Diabetes screening bus will be positioned outside the main tournament stadium at Lusail throughout the 2015 Handball Championships, with healthcare professionals on hand to test fans and offer advice on avoiding diabetes or managing the condition.
Action on Diabetes is a public-private partnership between Qatar’s Supreme Council of Health, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar Diabetes Association, the Primary Health Care Corporation, Maersk Oil Qatar and Novo Nordisk.
Another programme sponsored by Maersk Oil Qatar, Students for Road Safety, will position its driving simulator, at the main 2015 Handball Championship venue to raise awareness and illustrate positive road behaviours to fans, who will able to gain expert guidance from advanced driving trainers.