Strengthening referral system

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number

Tanzania, Mwanza region Tanzania Diabetes Association Dr. K. Ramaiya April 2005 - March 2007 USD 144,590 USD 47,550 WDF05-102

Objective

The project aims to strengthen the quality of diabetes care from primary to tertiary level and to raise public awareness of diabetes, its risk factors and prevention in Mwanza Region in Northern Tanzania.

Expected impact

• 3 million people exposed to awareness campaigns
• 66 health care personnel from 13 clinics trained in basic and advanced diabetes care
• Updated prevalence data to be used by policy makers and planners
• Improved access to proper care at the primary health care level
• Earlier detection of diabetes
• Improved access to competent and affordable care

Additional information on the project can be found here.