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The prevalence of diabetes is increasing in all parts of the world, and Yemen is no exception. Currently, 327,000 people in the country have diabetes, and the number is expected to increase four- fold within the next 30 years.
The priority given to diabetes and other non-communicable diseases in Yemen is limited, and the long-term consequences of poorly controlled diabetes are not acknowledged. The present project seeks to put primary and secondary prevention of diabetes on the health agenda in Yemen.
Objective
The aim of the project is to improve diabetes care in Yemen by establishing a national centre of reference for diabetes care and control, training health care personnel as well as providing education and treatment to people with diabetes.
Approach
The project builds on a multi-partner approach, with the Yemeni Diabetic Association (YDA), the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Al Saleh Social Foundation for Development (SFD). A centre for diabetes care and control (CDCC) will be established at the Al Thawra Modern General/Teaching Hospital (TMH), that also provides expert assistance as well as administration and financial supervision to the project.
CDCC will provide health education and care to people with diabetes. Specialists will assist in the complicated cases.
Health care personnel from the public and private sector will be trained in diabetes prevention and management.
Furthermore, the project seeks to raise awareness on diabetes in the general population by implementing an awareness campaign. This includes distribution of information material, creation of a diabetes newsletter and application of radio and TV spots.
Expected impact
- Establishment of a national reference centre for diabetes care and control
- At least 1,600 people with diabetes provided with diabetes education and treatment
- At least 220 health care providers trained
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