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Magrabi Health, in
collaboration with the
Ministry of Sport, hosts
diabetes awareness race in
Jeddah
(JEDDAH)
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In celebration of World
Diabetes Day (held annually
on November 14),
Magrabi Health hosted a
Diabetes Awareness Race
along the Jeddah waterfront,
attracting more than 500
participants from across the
community. The event, held
in collaboration with the
Ministry of Sport and
organized by the Jeddah
Running Community, combined
physical activity with
health education to promote
healthy lifestyles and
highlight the impact of
diabetes on vision.
Promoting Community Health
and Engagement
The
run brought together
healthcare professionals,
patients, families, and
fitness enthusiasts for a
morning of exercise,
learning, and solidarity.
The initiative underscores
Magrabi Health’s commitment
to fostering healthier
communities through
preventive care, public
awareness, and access to
quality eye care.
CEO
Stresses Prevention and
Awareness
Mr. Mutasim
Alireza, Chief Executive
Officer (CEO), Magrabi
Health, said: “At Magrabi
Health, we believe that
awareness and prevention
begin with the community.
This World Diabetes Day, we
are proud to stand side by
side with our community to
move, learn, and take action
together. We aim to shed
light on the importance of
regular eye checkups and
healthy lifestyle choices in
preventing diabetes-related
vision loss - one of the
leading causes of blindness
worldwide.
This
initiative reflects Magrabi
Health’s long-standing
mission to deliver
compassionate, high-quality
care and echoes the spirit
of Saudi Vision 2030 in
building healthier, more
empowered communities.”
Cutting-Edge Technology
for Early Detection
Dr. Walid Al-Turki, Chief of
Retina Units at Magrabi
Health, highlighted the
growing risks of diabetes in
Saudi Arabia: “The rising
prevalence of diabetes
increases the likelihood of
vision impairment. However,
most diabetes-related eye
complications are
preventable through early
detection and advanced
diagnostics. At Magrabi
Health, we utilize
AI-powered diabetic
retinopathy screening and
advanced imaging systems to
detect retinal changes at
their earliest stages, often
before symptoms appear.”
He emphasized that
awareness initiatives like
the Diabetes Awareness Run
play a key role in
encouraging preventive care,
education, and regular
comprehensive eye
examinations, reinforcing
Magrabi Health’s
decades-long leadership in
medical excellence.
Support and Recognition
Attending dignitaries
expressed their
encouragement and
appreciation, highlighting
the Kingdom’s healthcare
advancements and expressing
gratitude to the Ministry of
Sport for supporting
community-driven health
programs.
The event
concluded with a recognition
ceremony honoring
participants and volunteers.
Commemorative medals and
giveaways were distributed
to all finishers, reflecting
a spirit of unity, community
care, and shared
responsibility.
Ongoing Commitment to Public
Health
Through
programs like the Diabetes
Awareness Run, Magrabi
Health continues to
integrate eye health into
broader public health
efforts, supporting global
objectives to reduce
diabetes-related
complications and enhance
overall well-being across
the community.
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