Development of diabetes services, Papua New Guinea

Objective

The aim of the project is to improve quality, effectiveness and accessibility of diabetes care in Papua New Guinea. 

Expected impact

• National treatment guidelines distributed to all doctors 
• 225 health care professionals trained
• 30,000 people screened and educated about diabetes
• 6,000 people diagnosed with diabetes 

Results to date

• 6 doctors and 41 nurses have been trained during two workshops in Port Moresby.

• 330 people have been screened at three screening sessions organised by the diabetes association.

• Clinical equipment (including an HbA1c machine) has been procured and delivered to Port Moresby General Hospital.

• Treatment guidelines have been procured for all of PNG. Currently, they have only been distributed to Port Moresby.

• A website with local diabetes information has been developed: www.diabetes.hopewwpng.org.pg

Additional information on the project can be found here.

This page was last updated 2-8-2010 by bisl.wdf