The project aims to address an emergency situation by providing insulin and oral diabetes medication to the diabetes centre in Kinshasa.
Expected impact
800 people with diabetes will be supported with insulin for 1 year
Results to date as of May 2005
Insulin availability has been ensured throughout Kinshasa (± 6 000 000 inhabitants) and the Kisantu, Bas Congo health zone (± 130 000 inhabitants)
The WDF project has been a key stimulus towards the fulfilment of the VLIR (Flemish Interuniversity Council) diabetes project objectives
WDF involvement in diabetes care in DRC is a catalyst for the development of the National Diabetes Plan of the Congolese government
Project details
The network for primary diabetes care in Kinshasa, D.R.C. has been functioning without interruption since 1974.
At present, however, the situation regarding availability of insulin and oral diabetes medication is severe, leaving many insulin requiring people with diabetes in a difficult position. This situation is due to a prolonged period of war in the country.
This project seeks to address this emergency situation.
Approach
Insulin and oral diabetes medication will be purchased locally and distributed to people with diabetes through the established network for primary diabetes care, run by Sister De Clerck.
