World Day for Physical Activity 2010

The Centre for Control of Chronic Diseases in Bangladesh (CCCDB) in collaboration with the Staff Welfare Association of ICDDR,B observed the World Day for Physical Activity on 6 April 2010  in line with the Agita Mundo Network.

To observe the day CCCDB designed posters, produced T-shirts and caps highlighting the theme of this year’s physical activity day: Active Cities; Healthy Life!  and organized a colourful rally with featured participation of the ICDDR,B staff. The participants of the rally chanted slogans about doing exercise regularly for securing a healthy life. The two-hour programme also included a lively aerobics exercise session participated by the ICDDR,B staff which was followed by discussion and a question answer session on the benefits of aerobics and exercises. The ICDDR,B staff participated in the aerobic session.

Acting Executive Director of ICDDR,B, Dr M A Salam, Project Coordinator of CCCDB Dr Tracey Lynn Perez Koehlmoos and President of Staff Welfare Association of ICDDR,B Ms Farzana Shahnaz Majid delivered motivational speeches during the event.