Improvement of access to diabetes care, Burundi

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number

Burundi CELUCODIA Dr. F. Nsabiyumva January 2007 - September 2008 USD 68,000 USD 50,000 WDF06-187

Objective

The project aims at strengthening the National Diabetes Centre (CELUCODIA) in order to increase the access to and quality of diabetes care.

Expected impact

• Increased access to and quality of care for people with diabetes
• Prevention of diabetes complications
• A workshop held addressing prevention and treatment of diabetes nationally
• An increase in the number of people with diabetes screened and treated

Results to date

• A sensitisation workshop has been held supporting the development of a national diabetes policy
• Implementation of three clinics in Makamba province, which perform diabetes screening
• 3,326 employees in private enterprises have been screened; 209 were diagnosed with diabetes
• A data collection tool has been developed and staff has been trained in its use
  

Additional information on the project can be found here.

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