The objective of the project is to reduce the high rates of major amputations due to diabetes by building capacities within diabetic foot care and establishing regional foot clinics.
Expected impact
Reduce the rate of major amputations among patients admitted with diabetic foot complications from 38% to below 10%
10 new diabetic foot clinics established
240 health care personnel trained in diabetic foot care
Results to date
5 diabetic clinics have been established in the North Darfur state (El Fasher city), Gezera State (Wad Madani city), North Kordofan state (El Obeid city), Red Sea state (Port Sudan city) and Al Gadarif state (Al Gadarif city).
62 health care staff have been trained in the first three diabetic foot care courses.
Foot care equipment has been purchased for 10 clinics.
Additional information on the project can be found here.
