The Gibraltar Health Authority will be deploying its community Mobile Health Unit to Casemates on Saturday 16th November from 9am to 2pm  in support of World Diabetes Awareness Day.

Nursing staff will be at hand throughout the morning to provide information, advice, screenings and support to those affected by diabetes. Members of the public are invited to attend to learn about this serious medical condition. 

The Diabetic Association will also be in attendance.

GHA Director Kevin McGee said: “We are keen to raise awareness about this disease and how it impacts individuals and their families in the community.  An important element of our presence at Casemates on Saturday will be to provide information regarding prevention and disease management strategies.”

The Minister for Health and Care, the Hon Gemma Arias-Vasquez, said: “It is through education and healthy lifestyle habits that we can reduce the number of persons diagnosed with diabetes in Gibraltar. Initiatives such as these will help drive the message that prevention is essential and that every individual can play an important part in this.”