Patient Empowerment for Sustainable NCD Management

Post Date: 11 Dec 2025 - 04:18 AM

Lifestyle modification and patient empowerment are central to sustainable diabetes and NCD management. With this commitment, Smart Healthcare and Research Ltd. (SHRL), in collaboration with Public Health Foundation, Bangladesh (PHFBD), International Medical Students’ Empowerment Network Bangladesh (IMSEN), Unico Hospital PLC and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) successfully observed World Diabetes Day 2025 through a dynamic and impactful symposium.

🗣️ Symposium Title:

'Patient Empowerment for Sustainable NCD Management"

was held on 5 December, 2025 at Unico Hospital PLC, Dhaka.

The day-long program brought together healthcare professionals, patients, students, policymakers, and public health advocates in a vibrant platform for knowledge sharing, inspiration, and collective learning.

✨ Program highlights included:

✅ A compelling welcome address and keynote sessions focusing on patient empowerment for lifestyle-based NCD management and effective GDM control

✅ An inspiring recognition and award ceremony, honoring 1st, 2nd, and 3rd position winners from both patients and healthcare providers (a total of six awardees)

✅ Open story-sharing sessions, where patients courageously shared their real-life journeys of living with and managing diabetes and other NCDs

✅ A thought-provoking panel discussion and Q&A session on empowering patients for sustainable NCD control and bridging policy with practice

✅ Insightful speeches from honorable guests, reinforcing the importance of integrated care, commitment, and patient-centered approaches

🎤 Chief Guest:

Prof. Dr. A. K. Azad Khan

President, BADAS & Chairman, National Health Reform Commission

🎖️ Special Guests:

Prof. Dr. M. Muzaherul Huq

Prof. Dr. Abu Muhammad Zakir Hussain

Prof. Dr. Syed Abdul Hamid

Ms. Ardra Kurien

🌟 Guest of Honour:

Dr. Md. Aminul Hasan

The enthusiastic participation, meaningful discussions, and heartfelt patient stories reflected the true spirit of resilience, awareness, and empowerment, reinforcing a powerful message:

📖 Living with diabetes is not a limitation—it is a journey of awareness, responsibility, and empowerment.

SHRL expresses its sincere gratitude to Unico Hospital Plc, all collaborating organizations, respected speakers, participants, volunteers, and partners for making this symposium impactful and successful. Together, we continue working towards a healthier, empowered, and sustainable future for NCD management.