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World Diabetes Congress media alert - 01 October 2009
WHAT: International Diabetes Federation’s 20th WORLD DIABETES CONGRESS - Estimated attendance: 12.000 delegates, over 400 speakers
WHEN: 18- 22 October 2009
WHERE: Palais des Congrès de Montréal (Montréal Convention Centre)
1001, place Jean-Paul Riopelle
Montréal, Québec H2Z 1H2
Canada
http://www.worlddiabetescongress.org/
WHY: Diabetes is a burgeoning global epidemic. At this conference, IDF will release the last global prevalence figures on diabetes along with the economic costs. The latest in diabetes research.
H1N1 influenza update - Palais des congrés de Montreal
The Palais des congrés de Montréal, the host venue of the 20th World Diabetes Congress, has issued an informative letter concerning the H1N1 influenza epidemic that is currently spreading around the world.
World Diabetes Congress media alert - 05 October 2009
What: International Diabetes Federation’s 20th World Diabetes Congress
When: 18- 22 October 2009
Where: Palais des Congrès de Montréal (Montréal Convention Centre), 1001, place Jean Paul Riopelle, Montréal, Québec H2Z 1H2, Canada
Media Office Room 512G
A fully equipped media office will be open during the following hours:
World Diabetes Congress news alert - October 2009
The 20th World Diabetes Congress is around the corner and we are buzzing with excitement. We know our congress is a special event not only for the International Diabetes Federation but for the global diabetes community.
We have an excellent scientific programme arranged for you along with exciting research breakthroughs, clinical guidelines, latest diabetes prevalence figures and the sharing of best practices. We will also discuss IDF’s response to the UN Resolution on diabetes and our growing work to address the global health threat of non-communicable diseases.
Media Alert – IDF experts return to Canada – the Birthplace of Insulin
WHAT:
International Diabetes Federation’s 20th WORLD DIABETES CONGRESS
Estimated attendance: 12.000 international delegates, over 400 speakers
WHEN: 18- 22 October 2009
WHERE:
Palais des Congrès de Montréal (Montréal Convention Centre)
1001, place Jean-Paul Riopelle
Montréal, Québec H2Z 1H2
Canada
Press release: International diabetes delegates give thanks at the birthplace of insulin
The International Diabetes Federation visit Banting House Museum to thank Canada for its gift of insulin ahead of its World Diabetes Congress in Montreal.
Media Invitation - Opening Ceremony
WHAT: International Diabetes Federation 20th World Diabetes Congress Opening Ceremony. IDF Dignitaries join the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health of Canada in welcoming thousands of diabetes delegates from across the globe to Canada. The Opening Ceremony will feature a tribute to Banting & Best and the discovery of Insulin in 1921, an exciting circus performance from the hometown of “Cirque du Soleil”, and an interactive wooden spoon performance orchestrated by a traditional Québec folk band – Le Vent du Nord.
IDF elects new leadership to address global diabetes epidemic
The International Diabetes Federation is proud to welcome Professor Jean Claude Mbanya of Cameroon as its new President at the close of the IDF 20th World Diabetes Congress on October 22. He will lead the Federation for the next 3 years. IDF is delighted to announce that Sir Michael Hirst of the United Kingdom was voted President-Elect. The IDF General Council that is made up of more than 200 IDF Member Associations from over 160 countries. Sir Michael will take over from President Mbanya in 2012.
IDF mega-congress brings global diabetes community to Montreal
The International Diabetes Federation’s 20th World Diabetes Congress opened today at the Palais de Congress in Montreal, Quebec. The five-day congress brings thousands of international delegates to the Canadian city to discuss burning issues in diabetes care and examine local, national and regional solutions to a growing global problem.
Latest diabetes figures paint grim global picture
International Diabetes Federation says epidemic out of control
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) released new data today showing that a staggering 285 million people worldwide have diabetes. The latest figures from the IDF Diabetes Atlas indicate that people in low and middle-income countries (LMCs) are bearing the brunt of the epidemic, and that the disease is affecting far more people of working age than previously believed.