Walkathon held in Coimbatore to mark World Diabetes Day

A walkathon was organised in Ramnagar, Coimbatore, on Saturday to mark World Diabetes Day, under the joint auspices of Kovai Diabetes Speciality Centre and Hospital and several organisations.
The event was jointly organised by Rotary International District 3206, the Indian Medical Association, Coimbatore Branch, RSSDI Tamil Nadu Branch, Indian Overseas Bank and the Diabetes Awareness Committee.
The theme of this year’s walkathon was “Early Action on Diabetes”.
The walkathon began in Ramnagar and proceeded via Vivekananda Road, Hotel City Tower and Dr. Nanjappa Road before reaching Nehru Stadium. Rotarian R.S. Maruti, District Governor of Rotary International District 3206, inaugurated the event. Rotarian Sanjeev Kumar, District Governor for 2028-2029; Rotarian Dr. N. Vijayakumar, District Director of Rotary District 3206 and former Air Vice Marshal; and Dr. P. Kosal Ram, President of the Indian Medical Association’s Coimbatore Chapter, attended as guests of honour.
Rotarian Dr. R. Balamurugan, President of the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Saicity; Rotarian Dr. Mohammed Safi, President of the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity; K. Sundaramurthy, President of the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Legend; Ram Srinivasan, President of the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Zenith; Akilan, President of the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Centennial; Dr. R.T. Narendrakannan, President of the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Icons; Dr. Sundarraj, President of the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Sangamam; and K. Sakthivel were also present.
Around 750 people, including members of the public, doctors, nurses, Rotary club members and students, participated in the walkathon.