Remembrance days: Diabetes Awareness Day, Sheba Dibosh & World Diabetes Day
Last updated: 10 October 2017 From the section Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim
28th February, the day the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh was founded, is celebrated annually as 'Diabetes Awareness Day'. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public spotlight. Meanwhile 6th September, the day Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim passed away, is commemorated as 'Sheba Dibosh' (Diabetes Service Day).
Internationally, in more than 160 countries and territories, 14th November is observed as World Diabetes Day. It was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote awareness of diabetes and to combat the global rise of the condition. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2007 with the passage of United Nation Resolution 61/225. Each year the IDF features a new theme to address issues facing the global diabetes community. While the themed campaigns last the whole year, the day itself is celebrated on 14th November, to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.
Centenary birthday anniversary of Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim
On 31 December 2011 the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Ibrahim was celebrated. All institutes and affiliated organisation of Bangladesh Diabetic Somiti celebrated the day. Special prayers was offered and Diabetes Screening Program were arranged and special diet for the admitted patients were served. A photo exhibition was also arranged reflecting the life and works of the Late National Professor. A new museum, "Ibrahim Memorial Museum", was inaugurated to preserve and protect memories of Prof. Ibrahim.
"Visionary and Missionary National Professor Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim" documentary
In 2010 Mahbubul Alam Taru directed a 56-minute documentary titled "Visionary and Missionary National Professor Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim'" which focused on the works and contribution of this great son of the soil. The premiere show of the documentary was held in the National Museum, Dhaka, where Chief Justice Mostafa Kamal and National Professor M. R. Khan were the main guests.
Since my childhood, I have seen him as a social activist. He was very religious.
It is Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim who inspired me to establish an organisation like the Institute of Child Health.
Prof. M. R. Khan, National Professor of Bangladesh
The documentary was later shown at all the diabetes centre in 56 districts of Bangladesh.
Mahbubul Alam Taru ()