The "Shababna for Health" team, affiliated by the Royal Health Awareness Society (RHAS), organized an awareness session about diabetes with the Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University on Thursday, December 12, 2024, under the supervision and coordination of Dr. Islam Berdaweel.

The session aimed to enhance students’ awareness about diabetes, one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. It covered multiple and comprehensive topics, including its causes, symptoms, and various types. The session also shed light on the preventive measures and the latest available treatments, emphasizing the importance of proper disease management to maintain patients’ quality of life.

The session witnessed active participation from students, who engaged enthusiastically in interactive activities designed by the team to deliver information in a simple and enjoyable manner. These activities included Q&A segments and educational competitions. At the conclusion of the event, participation certificates were distributed to the students in recognition of their active involvement and constructive contributions to the initiative.

Dr. Islam Berdaweel commended the efforts of the "Shababna for Health" team in organizing this exceptional session. She highlighted the importance of empowering young people to play a vital role in raising community health awareness and encouraging them to take a proactive approach to addressing health challenges. She added that such initiatives significantly contribute to increasing health awareness among students and encourage them to adopt healthier lifestyles.