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Reducing diabetes complications, Tonga

Area

Partner

 

Project Responsible

Duration

Project Budget

WDF Contribution

Project Number

Tonga

The National Diabetes and Cardiovascular Prevention and Control Centre, Ministry of Health

Dr. P.S. Vivili

April 2008 - April 2011

 

USD 293,000

USD 293,000

WDF07-301

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Objective

The aim of the project is to develop, adapt and implement sustainable systems of care in Tonga to improve diabetes care and reduce diabetes related foot and eye complications.

Expected impact

  • 15 teams consisting of a doctor/physician assistant and a nurse trained in diabetic foot care
  • A 50% reduction in mortality at the surgical wards
  • A 50% reduction in the number of amputations
  • 60-70% of registered diabetes patients screened for diabetic eye complications at least once a year

Results to date

  • 210 patients at the three main island groups were interviewed for the “Barriers to Access” survey.
  • 4 staff has undergone training in use of the retinal camera procured under the project. Eye checks using the retinal camera have commenced.
  • Two outreach eye screening trips to the outer islands have been carried out.

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