Al Nahdi Medical Company, the largest pharmaceutical chain in the Middle East and North Africa, recently participated at the Diabetes Innovation Summit 2013 that was organized by the Joslin Diabetes Center in Washington D.C, with the participation of a group of prominent experts and doctors in the field of diabetes and major medical companies and institutions in the world, asserting the leading role of Nahdi Medical Company in community service, and keenness to provide the best pharmaceutical services for patients with diabetes in the Kingdom. Dr. Bandar Hamooh, CEO of Nahdi Medical Company, presented at the summit the company's approach to the matter under the umbrella of “the new reality of social responsibility for diabetes and a shift towards a community centric model,” showcasing the company's efforts in spreading awareness on the disease, providing unique pharmaceutical services to its customers and providing counseling and guidance to those who suffer from the disease in the Kingdom. Dr. Hamooh reaffirmed Nahdi Medical Company's support to diabetic patients through its corporate social responsibility program and role in providing the best and finest services to the individual and society in all respects relating to health and wellness, child care, everyday care and beauty, considering Nahdi is the largest chain of pharmacies that sells and distributes medicines, children accessories and medical equipment in the Middle East and North Africa. Based on recent statistics, Dr. Hamooh explained how the Kingdom is ranked 3rd in the top 10 countries with population percentages possessing diabetes, at approximately 28 percent. This calls for immediate action through various means and measures to prevent the spread of the disease among the community, referring to a shift at Nahdi Medical Company from a traditional pharmacy, to a ‘community centric' one, delivering healthcare consultancy, medication, cooperation between the pharmacist and patient in educating on diabetes, allowing the company to become an essential part of an integrated healthcare system in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Hamooh said “Nahdi Medical Company's participation in this vital global summit comes part of the continuous success of our strategic partnership with Joslin Diabetes Center in the US to enhance cooperation, exchanging of expertise to reaching viable results in helping diabetic patients in the Kingdom.” — SG
