The project seeks to improve the quality of life of people living with diabetes and preventing diabetes complications by creating awareness about diabetes, providing training and education, and improving diabetes care in the West Nile Region in north-western Uganda.
Expected impact
7 basic diabetes clinics established throughout the district
1,500 people screened for diabetes
280 health care personnel trained on diabetes care
35 community leaders educated to deliver health promotion in their communities
Results to date
A total of 7 diabetes clinics have been established in the West Nile region in the districts of Adjumani, Moyo, Yumbe, Koboko, Maracha/Terego, Arua and Nebbi. In addition, 5 clinics were established in Arua District under WDF06-180, bringing the total number of clinics in the region to 12 covering all 7 districts. The clinics have been supplied with equipment and start-up kits and the majority commenced operations late 2008/early 2009.
1,000 people have been screened for diabetes. 21 adults were found to have diabetes; 105 adults were pre-diabetic. Out of 200 children screened, 29 had random blood sugar of above 15mmols and 26 were pre-diabetic.
104 health care workers have undergone basic training in diabetes (medical officers, clinical officers, laboratory technicians and nurses).
60 nurses in different units of district hospitals and health centres have been trained in creating internal referral systems within the set up of the health centres and hospitals.
68 diabetes patients have been trained to become peer educators. 233 people were given basic diabetes education including diet, diabetes complications and self-management of diabetes.
2 community awareness camps have been conducted in each district.
35 community leaders have undergone diabetes awareness training. A one-day sensitisation seminar on diabetes has been held for 150 people, including district leaders and health administrative personnel.
Diabetes associations have been formed in five districts: Adjumani, Moyo and Maracha, Nebbi, and Omugo.
Radio talk shows, sport adverts and newspapers have covered the theme of diabetes. Posters on diabetes education have been given to all diabetes clinics.
Additional information on the project can be found here.
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