Bangladesh, Aug. 7 -- State Minister for Health Dr MA Muhit has called for a combined effort involving science, religious values and social partnerships to prevent diabetes, saying healthcare services alone cannot address the growing burden of the disease.

He made the remarks on Thursday while addressing a conference at Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka as the chief guest.Travel Guides & Travelogues

Dr Muhit said preventing diabetes requires broader community involvement beyond hospitals and medical treatment.

"Diabetes cannot be prevented solely through hospitals or medical treatment. We need to harness science, religious values and social partnerships to address this challenge," he said.

The state minister said religious leaders coul...