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[PHOTOS] Kenyans turn-up for free diabetes screening

World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14, every year

In Summary

• The focus is on screening for lifestyle diseases and blood pressure.

• The event which took place at the DCC grounds in Kawangware

by PURITY WANGUI
InPictures
14 November 2022 - 13:44
Kenyans who turned-up for free diabetes screening at the DCC grounds in Kawangware on November 14, 2022
Kenyans who turned-up for free diabetes screening at the DCC grounds in Kawangware on November 14, 2022
Image: MAGDALINE SAYA

Hundreds of Kenyans on Monday turned up for free diabetes screening as the country joins the rest of the world in marking World Diabetes Day.

The event which took place at the DCC grounds in Kawangware had a target of at least 800 people before the end of the day.

A woman goes through free diabetes screening at the DCC grounds in Kawangware on November 14, 2022.
A woman goes through free diabetes screening at the DCC grounds in Kawangware on November 14, 2022.
Image: MAGDALINE SAYA

The focus is on screening for lifestyle diseases and blood pressure.

Those found to be having a health condition are attended to by a team of specialist doctors having a desk at today's venue.

World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14, every year.

A man gets free diabetes screening at the DCC grounds in Kawangware on Monday
A man gets free diabetes screening at the DCC grounds in Kawangware on Monday
Image: MAGDALINE SAYA
A man turned up for free diabetes screening at the DCC grounds in Kawangware on Monday, November 14, 2022.
A man turned up for free diabetes screening at the DCC grounds in Kawangware on Monday, November 14, 2022.
Image: MAGDALINE SAYA
A man ties his shoe laces during the free diabetes screening at the DCC grounds in Kawangware on November 14
A man ties his shoe laces during the free diabetes screening at the DCC grounds in Kawangware on November 14
Image: MAGDALINE SAYA

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