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KiDS diabetes awareness program in Goa’s schools sparking lifestyle changes to tackle rising Obesity trend

Five years ago, the progressive Goa State had signed a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with Sanofi India Limited (SIL) to initiate an education and awareness program about diabetes as well as healthy living amongst school children. Together with Conexus Social Responsibility Foundation, Sanofi India is implementing this program across Goa.
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Through this Social Impact collaboration, Sanofi India’s team of medical experts and local leading diabetologists have been educating and upskilling the State department’s healthcare personnel serving the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) cell; and the Medical Officers of the Health and Wellness centers. Till date, 1670 teachers and principals, and 150,000 children across 470 schools in Goa have been sensitized about diabetes – its prevalence and better management, as well as the benefits of healthy living.

Alongside, the Directorate of Health Services also partners Sanofi India to run its international programme KiDS (Kids and Diabetes in School), to raise awareness about Type 1 diabetes amongst school children.

The need of the hour is to make diabetes education memorable enough to inspire children to adopt a healthy lifestyle, namely food with less sugar and daily exercise. Campaigns like Sakhar Free Shukrawar, STEP and Diabthlon were conceptualized to foster healthier choices amongst children and adults of Goa in innovative, memorable, and fun ways

Results and milestones
  • Diabthlon (marathon of food, fitness and facts on better diabetes management) held for the first time
  • 1,50,000 children understand diabetes better through ‘KiDS’ (Kids and Diabetes in School) Program
  • 30,000+ children participated in contests for healthy cooking and active living
Geographic Reach
  • South-East Asia
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Disease Area
  • Non-communicable diseases
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Health Department of the State of Goa

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Conexus Social Responsibility Foundation

Geographic Reach

South-East Asia

  • India

Disease Area

Non-communicable diseases

  • Diabetes
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