Strategies for improving diabetes care, Nigeria
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Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number |
Nigeria Olabisi Onabanjo University Dr. C. O. Alebiosu November 2008 - October 2011 USD 373,442 USD 363,442 WDF08-321 |
Objective
The project seeks to improve prevention and control of diabetes in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Expected impact
- 120 health care workers trained
- 20 non-communicable disease clinics established
- An estimated 500,000 people screened for diabetes and exposed to awareness activities
Results to date
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Letters of commitment have been obtained from the State Minister of Health nominating 20 state hospitals to establish NCD clinics. Visitations to all hospitals have been conducted.
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377 health care providers have attended the 5-day general training programme and 176 the advanced programme on diabetes.
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14 different educational flyers have been produced and are to be used in the established NCD clinics.
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A questionnaire on knowledge of diabetes and hypertension among health workers in all selected hospitals has been distributed and data is being analysed.
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T-shirts, caps and notebooks with logos have been produced and distributed to health care providers at the NCD clinics.
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The project has established an office located in Sagamu town.
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World Diabetes Day was celebrated on 14 November including screening of 597 participants. The event got wide media coverage.
Additional information on the project can be found here.