The initiative is part of the Strategy for Health-Promoting Islands and Municipalities and involves healthcare professionals from La Gomera. The program includes activities, workshops, and talks to provide information on diabetes prevention, its current reality, and treatment advancements.
The event will have a participatory and intergenerational focus, with activities tailored for different ages, targeting schoolchildren, families, and the elderly, emphasizing the importance of health education from an early age.
The mayor of Vallehermoso, Emiliano Coello, highlighted the significance of initiatives that bring health prevention closer to citizens while encouraging the involvement of various community groups in promoting healthy habits.
Numerous entities are participating, including the Association of Seniors of Vallehermoso, CEO Vallehermoso, the CEIPs of Temocodá and Alojera, and sports groups such as CF Vallehermoso, AD Los Pantaneros, CD Rempujo, and the Cycling Club El Fogueo. The Neighborhood Association of El Carmen and other collectives also contribute.
The City Council values this collaboration, which advances a shared strategy where prevention, citizen participation, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles are fundamental tools for improving residents' quality of life.
