(MENAFN- Gulf Times) More than 400 researchers, guests, healthcare professionals, exhibitors and international speakers gathered at the second Conference on Diabetes, Obesity, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (Cudos 2018) hosted by Sidra Medicine from September 22-24.
Themed on 'Childhood Diabetes: from Novel Discoveries to Clinical Practice, the three day conference concluded with several high profile presentations and discussions related to addressing diabetes challenges in children and women.
Prof the Lord Darzi of Denham, vice chair, Sidra Medicine, who shared his message via video, highlighted how Cudos 2018 is rooted in developing practical and implementable improvements in care keeping the needs of the patients in mind.
In addition to establishing several local and international collaborations with partners, a key outcome from Cudos 2018, was the recognition of three young investigators Omair al-Naeemi, Reem Hasna and Mohamed Ibrahim Janahi. They were awarded by Sidra Medicine chief research officer, Prof Christof von Kalle and Dr Ammira-Sarah Akil, staff scientist and Cudos 2018 Conference chairperson and Organiser for their outstanding presentations on medical sciences.
Local keynote speakers included Sheikh Dr Mohamed bin Hamad al-Thani, director of public health at the Ministry of Public Health, who highlighted the investment Qatar is making in addressing diabetes and how Cudos 2018 has brought together local and international experts who are committed to optimising the health of children as well as adults with diabetes.
Reem al-Mansoori, assistant undersecretary for Digital Society Development at the Ministry of Transportation and Communications Qatar, discussed the ministry's Smart Qatar Healthcare initiative.
Dr Abdulla al-Ansari, HMC acting chief medical officer, said, 'Diabetes and obesity are among the greatest threats facing health and well-being in Qatar. HMC's Qatar Metabolic Institute is playing an important role in promoting clinical, education, and research efforts that target diabetes and obesity-related illnesses. This conference brought together an interdisciplinary group of professionals working in the fields of diabetes and childhood obesity and provided an important platform to explore the role healthcare professionals play in promoting strategies which enhance the well-being of children living with, or at risk of, these metabolic diseases.
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