CMC Vellore to hold exhibition and poster competition for World Diabetes Day
The event on November 13 will focus on the global theme of early action on diabetes through various awareness activities.
The Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, will host an awareness exhibition and poster competition on November 13. The event is being organised at the CMC campus to commemorate World Diabetes Day 2026, according to a press release from The Hindu.
Vaibhav Londhe, the associate director (Administration) at CMC, will inaugurate the programme. This year's event is centred on the global theme, “Early Action on Diabetes.”
The initiative aims to increase public awareness regarding diabetes prevention, early diagnosis, and holistic management. It will also emphasise the importance of timely screening, education, and care.
Participants will be offered free blood glucose screening, as well as foot and eye examinations. The programme will include awareness sessions conducted through interactive games, posters, and puppet shows to engage people of all ages.