What a year and a decade!
End of the year editorial. With 2011 coming to an end WDF stands at the brink of its tenth year of existence. While this landmark calls for celebration it also induces some degree of self-reflection: What was the purpose of our creation and has progress been made towards that objective?
Answering the first question takes a mere look at our Code of Conduct: “Our aim is to alleviate human suffering related to diabetes and its complications among those least able to withstand the burden of the disease.”
Read the full editorial in the latest Newsletter
Enhanced focus on maternal health
WDF has entered a partnership with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO).
Under this partnership WDF will support six seminars at global level to highlight the relevant links between maternal health and NCDs, in particular diabetes. Read more.
Accompanying the first seminar a supplement to the November issue of the International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics was presented. The supplement named Early Origins of Health is co-authered by WDF Managing Director, Dr Anil Kapur.
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