Training of diabetes awareness educators

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number

Togo Togo Diabetes Association Dr. K. Tossou August 2007 - May 2009 EUR 56,328 EUR 47,589 WDF07-237

Objective

The project aims to raise the level of knowledge about diabetes among health care providers and improve the guidance and health care available to people with diabetes and the general public.

Expected impact

• At least 100 diabetes educators trained 
• 80% of the diabetes prevention centres, health care centres and district hospitals staffed with at least one trained educator 
• Minimum 30% increase in number of people with diabetes, who are able to sufficiently manage their treatment 
• Minimum 30% increase in correctly referred diabetes patients 
• 30% more diabetes related complications detected and treated in early stages
• A 30% reduction of diabetes related foot amputations
• Premature mortality rate associated with diabetes reduced by at least 20%
• 30% reduction in hospital admission rates due to diabetic ketoacidosis 

Additional information on the project can be found here.