The University of the West Indies, Mona in collaboration with the Leo Club of Downtown Kingston in recognizing World Diabetes Day on Friday, November 14, 2008 will light up in blue as a part of the World Diabetes Day Monument Challenge – “Bring Diabetes to Light” Campaign. The lights will be installed at the Annex Building and will be there for viewing from 6:00 pm to midnight.

An information desk will be at the Undercroft with brochures, short video features and other materials from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

The United Nations in a resolution (Resolution 61/255) passed in December 2006 recognizes that diabetes, a non-infectious disease, poses a serious threat to global health.  World Diabetes Day marks a call to action to raise awareness around the world about diabetes.

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has launched a global campaign to light iconic monuments and sites in blue to mark the first United Nations World Diabetes Day.