An-Najah National University Hospital organized a free medical day on the occasion of World Diabetes Day in the outpatient clinics department.

The day included free blood sugar level and hemoglobin A1c tests, as well as free internal medicine, eye, and nutrition clinics.

The medical team also delivered an awareness lecture on the importance of preventing diabetes and how to manage it. Diabetes is the second leading cause of death in Palestine, accounting for 14.6% of deaths, according to statistics from the Palestinian Ministry of Health in 2020.

Dar Al-Shifa Company collaborated with the hospital to provide free medications to visitors of the outpatient clinics for testing.

Video: Rahef Shouli