Strengthening the National Diabetes Care Services by enhancing the capacity of health care providers

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number

India India Diabetes Research Foundation Prof. A. Ramachandran July 2007 - December 2011 USD 1,217,059 USD 852,582 WDF06-203

Objective

The project aims to strengthen the National Diabetes Control Programme by enhancing the capacity of service providers in terms of care and education.

Expected impact

• 960 doctors trained in improved service delivery 
• 4,000 paramedical personnel trained in education and awareness raising skills 
• 600 health educators/dieticians trained with a specific focus on their job responsibilities 
• An estimated number of 19.8 million people reached through awareness and improved care

Results to date

• 11 trainers have been trained
• 88 doctors have been trained
• 252 paramedical personnel have been trained in education and awareness raising skills, training sponsored by the government of Tamil Nadu
• 60 health educators/dieticians have been trained

Additional information on the project can be found here.

This page was last updated 3-21-2008 by taj.wdf