9 July 2024 12:41 am Views - 75
Union Assurance has entered into a strategic partnership with the Diabetes Association of Sri Lanka (DASL) to address the alarming prevalence and incidence of diabetes in the country.
According to the International Diabetes Federation, Sri Lanka faces notably high diabetes prevalence, placing it at heightened risk within the South Asian region.
Understanding the gravity of this national health crisis, Union Assurance has committed to providing extensive nationwide support to prevent diabetes by increasing public awareness, providing tools and platforms to improve individual well-being, and fostering community engagement.
Partnering with the DASL, Union Assurance will implement targeted evidence-based preventive strategies to achieve sustainable solutions, aiming to reduce diabetes incidence rates and enrich the well-being of all Sri Lankans.
Senath Jayatilake, Chief Executive Officer at Union Assurance, emphasised the significance of the partnership, stating, “We believe that, by taking proactive action to improve individual well-being, we will be able to contribute to the collective progress of our nation. In line with this focus and recognising the pervasive challenges many face with the disease, our collaboration with the DASL allows us to deliver comprehensive solutions to support the public. Our commitment is long-term, aimed at fostering lasting improvements in public health and well-being across Sri Lanka.”
Dr. Mahen Wijesuriya, Director and Secretary of the Diabetes Association of Sri Lanka said, “Together, DASL and Union Assurance can combine resources and are confident that effective and sustainable measures can be used to empower our people through increased education, awareness and screening as prediabetes can be reversed only by healthy lifestyles.”