Diabetes healthcare services

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number

Bhutan Ministry of Health Dr. Tapas Gurung May 2004 - November 2008 USD 455,000 USD 390,000 WDF03-060

Objective

The project aims to strengthen knowledge of diabetes among health care staff and improve access to proper diabetes care in Bhutan.

Expected impact

• 2 specialised diabetes clinics established
• 100 doctors, 250 health assistants and 150 nurses trained in diabetes prevention and care
• By the end of the project all health care workers in Bhutan are expected to be knowledgeable of diabetes prevention and treatment

Results to date as of December 2006

• Two diabetes clinics have been established: Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Referral Hospital in Timphu the western part of Bhutan and on 14 November 2006 the Monggar Regional Referral Hospital located in the eastern part of Bhutan
• In November 2005, 20 nurses from district hospitals were trained on management of diabetes and on diabetes education
• A three day seminar on diabetes for Medical officers, specialists and senior nurses was held in November 2005
• On World Diabetes Day 14 November 2004 an information campaign was held and blood sugar testing was conducted in the monk society, a high risk group for developing hypertension and diabetes
• Awareness and advocacy campaigns were held during the highly visited Monggar Tsechu festival
  

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