The New Nation - Internet Edition

Novo Nordisk, a leading pharmaceuticals company, participated in a colorful rally on World Diabetes Day on November 14 last.

About 600 people participated in the rally which was organised by Diabetic Association of Bangladesh. The participants carried placards and signs saying 'Unite for Diabetes'. More than 200 diabetic children took part in the rally. This year's theme for the day was 'Diabetes in Children and Adolescents'.

On the occasion, A Rajan Kumar, Managing Director, Novo Nordisk Pharma Pvt Ltd, on behalf of Novo Nordisk employees and World Diabetes Foundation, handed over a cheque of Tk 5,47,200 to Prof Kishwar Azad and Prof A K Azad Khan, President of Diabetic Association of Bangladesh to support the supply of free insulin for poor diabetic children in BIRDEM hospital.

As part of their WDD campaign, Novo Nordisk also sponsored an art competition among children and other social awareness activities.

It is to be mentioned that Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. It has the broadest diabetes product portfolio in the industry, including the most advanced products within the area of insulin delivery systems. One of the most reputed companies in the world, Novo Nordisk employs more than 23,600 employees in 79 countries, and markets its products in 1 79 countries.