A diabetes awareness walkathon was held

The walkathon was jointly conducted by the Kauvery Hospital in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

A walkathon was held at the Chennai airport ahead of World Diabetes Day to promote the importance of an active lifestyle and regular physical activity in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

The walkathon, jointly conducted by Kauvery Hospital in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India (AAI), was attended by Pallavaram MLA Kamakshi, Clive Fernandes, Director of Medical Services, Kauvery Hospital; Baraneedharan, diabetologist, Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet; Rameez Raja, Endocrinologist, Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road; Aruna Ayyala, DGM-Operations, AAI; and Md Tarique Jawed Rizwi, Deputy Commander, among others.

Published – 14 Nov 2026 0:29 IST