Walkathon to raise awareness on diabetes held

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The walkathon was conducted jointly by Kauvery Hospital, in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

A walkathon was held at Chennai Airport ahead of World Diabetes Day, promoting the importance of an active lifestyle and regular physical activity in preventing and managing diabetes.

The walkathon, conducted jointly by Kauvery Hospital, in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India (AAI), was attended by Pallavaram MLA Kamakshi, Clive Fernandes, director-medical services, Kauvery Hospital; Baraneedharan, diabetologist, Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet; Rameez Raja, endocrinologist, Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road; Aruna Ayyalasomayajula, DGM-Operations, AAI; and Md Tarique Jawed Rizwi, Assistant Commandant, among others.

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