Nanavati Hospital lights up CST in blue : World Diabetes Day. Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital raises public awareness on World Diabetes Day by illuminating Mumbai’s iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus(CST) in blue. It was an initiative as a part of global campaign by World Health Organisation.
Mumbai, November 14 2020: Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital today, lit up Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and the entire Hospital in blue to raise awareness about the growing concerns about the intensifying health hazard posed by diabetes from all over the globe.
The initiative is a part of the global campaign launched by World Health Organisation and International Diabetes Federation. The campaign ‘Shine a Light on Diabetes’ aims to reach out to global audience of over one billion people across 160 countries. As a part of the campaign, historic monuments, buildings and structures worldwide are lit blue- a color that represents global solidarity for diabetes awareness.
Present at the venue, Dr Girish Parmar, Consultant Endocrinology and Metabolic Physician said “The global sentiment has exacerbated a situation that is already extremely concerning. While 6% of the world’s population has diabetes, we have seen the number rising rapidly. There is a need for a strong, united response from all organizations working in the areas of monitoring, prevention and treatment of diabetes.”
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus—a 133-year-old architectural wonder & landmark of Mumbai sparkled in blue on the eve of Diwali that co-incided with Diabetes Day. The color blue signified the hospital’s unity with the global diabetes community.
