Diabetes care in the private sector

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number

Tanzania The Association of Private Hospitals in Tanzania Dr. S. O. Ogillo June 2007 - June 2009 USD 559,779 USD 375,000 WDF06-212

Objective

The project aims to improve access to diabetes care and prevention through the private health sector.

Expected impact

• 320 health care personnel from 80 private health facilities trained in delivery of care and education to people with diabetes 
• Improved access to diabetes care for an estimated number of 3 million people living close to the private health facilities
• Early detection of diabetes in pregnant and nursing mothers
• Improved knowledge, attitude and practice regarding diabetes and healthy lifestyles in the community and schools 
• Establishment of a referral system with 3 new centres of excellence 

Additional information on the project can be found here.