NGO VISA: launch of the 1st edition of the Génie en herbe competition on diabetes

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Extract from the article: The NGO Volontaires Internationaux pour la promotion de la Santé en Afrique (VISA) is involving schoolchildren in the fight against diabetes in Togo. To this end, it is organising the first edition of the Génie en Herbe competition, which will take p

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The NGO Volontaires Internationaux pour la promotion de la Santé en Afrique (VISA) is involving schoolchildren in the fight against diabetes in Togo. To this end, it is organising the first edition of the Génie en Herbe competition, which will take place at the Agora Senghor on 13 July 2024. The theme of the competition, which will bring together pupils in the second year of sixth form from 06 schools, is « Support for amputees suffering from diabetes ». This information was given on Saturday 15 June at a press conference held in Lomé.

The budding genius competition on diabetes organised by the NGO VISA is much more than a simple educational event; it is a dynamic platform that aims to promote academic excellence, encourage creativity among young students and raise awareness of the major challenges posed by the diabetes pandemic in our society.

Given the alarming increase in the number of cases of diabetes in Togo, it is imperative to act proactively to inform and educate future generations about this disease and its implications for public health. This competition will take place on 13 July 2024 at the Agora Senghor, starting at 15:00 GMT, and will bring together pupils in the second year of secondary school from 06 schools: Lycée de Kouvahey, Lycée Agoè, Lycée NEE, Lycée Moderne d'adidogomé, Lycée NDA and Institut Saint Francis.

The main aim of the activity is to promote academic excellence, stimulate the creative and innovative spirit of young students, and raise awareness of the challenges associated with diabetes, with particular emphasis on support for people who have suffered amputations as a result of the disease.

According to Dr Damien Ekoué-Kouvahey, Executive Director of the NGO VISA, the Génie en Herbe diabetes competition is much more than just an educational event.

 

« The competition will consist of a series of intellectual and creative tests in which students will have to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in diabetes, while proposing innovative solutions to support amputees. The tests will include general knowledge questions, problem-solving challenges, oral presentations and awareness-raising projects », explained Dr Ekoué-Kouvahey.

Participants will need to prepare in advance by familiarising themselves with the competition theme and acquiring knowledge about diabetes and its impact. They will also have to develop innovative ideas for supporting people with diabetes, and be ready to present them to a panel of experts at the event.

Prizes will be awarded to the best candidates based on the number of correct answers they provide. The winners will also be rewarded with merit trophies, school supplies and envelopes at the closing ceremony.

William O.