Diabetes care and prevention

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number

West Bank and Gaza DanChurchAid and Augusta Victoria Hospital Malene Mikkelsen July 2006 - July 2009 USD 1,229,515 USD 450,000 WDF06-170

Objective

The aim of the project is to expand and promote a holistic approach to diabetes care and prevention, to cover wide parts of the Palestinian health sector and to be represented in most geographical areas in Gaza and the West Bank.

The project is a continuation and expansion of another WDF funded project WDF02-010.

Expected impact

• 250 health professionals provided with on the job-training at sattelite clinics as well as the diabetes clinic at the Augusta Victoria Hospital
• Three satellite clinics for diabetes care and prevention established. The clinics will be located in Gaza, Southern West Bank (Bethlehem) and Northern West Bank (Ramallah area)
• Foot clinic established at the Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem
• 600 foot patients treated annually
• 1,500 people with diabetes treated at the Augusta Victoria Hospital diabetes clinic and the satellite clinics 
• 650 school children will participate in "healthy living" campaign 

Additional information on the project can be found here.