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Universal healthcare govt top priority: PM
Published : Friday, 13 November, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Observer Online Report
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said raising awareness about diabetes and adopting preventive measures can significantly reduce the risk of the disease and its complications.
"People living with diabetes can also lead healthy, normal and productive lives through proper treatment and regular care. At the same time, those who have not developed the disease should take preventive measures through regular health check-ups, balanced diets and physical exercise," he said.
The prime minister made the remarks in a message issued on Friday (November 13) marking World Diabetes Day, which will be observed on November 14.
This year's theme for World Diabetes Day is 'Diabetes: Don't Delay, Act Today'.
Tarique Rahman said diabetes had become one of the major public health challenges worldwide, while the number of people affected by the disease in Bangladesh was also increasing, which was a matter of concern.
He said uncontrolled diabetes could damage vital organs, including the heart, kidneys and eyes, and its complications could even prove fatal.
However, diabetes can be managed through timely diagnosis, proper treatment, healthy dietary habits, regular physical activity and a conscious lifestyle, he added.
The prime minister said ensuring healthcare for everyone and raising awareness about the prevention of non-communicable diseases were among the government's top priorities.
He stressed that timely measures and collective efforts were essential to address growing public health challenges such as diabetes.
The government wants to ensure quality healthcare for everyone so that people can lead healthy, productive and dignified lives, he said, adding that achieving this goal required coordinated efforts from the government, healthcare institutions, physicians, health workers and people from all walks of life.
Tarique Rahman said a healthy and productive population was one of the key foundations of national development and prosperity. Good health not only improves individual quality of life but also accelerates the overall progress of families, society and the state.
He said World Diabetes Day was being observed this year, as in previous years, at the initiative of the Bangladesh Diabetic Association.
The day received recognition from the United Nations through Bangladesh's initiative and efforts, and has been observed worldwide for the past two decades, which he described as a matter of pride for the country.
The prime minister said the Bangladesh Diabetic Association had been playing an important role in diabetes prevention, expanding treatment services, conducting research and raising public awareness since its establishment.
He praised the organisation's continued efforts to bring diabetes treatment and preventive services closer to people's doorsteps.
He expressed hope that the association would further expand its service activities in the coming days and assured that the government would continue providing necessary support for diabetes prevention and control.
In his message, the prime minister extended greetings to all members of the Bangladesh Diabetic Association, physicians, health workers, people living with diabetes and others concerned on the occasion of World Diabetes Day.
He also wished success for all programmes undertaken to mark World Diabetes Day 2026.
-MT
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