300 PROJECTS
100 COUNTRIES
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Projects

Our project partners improve health every day.

Palestinian Territory

March 2011

Improved management of diabetes in UNRWA clinics WDF10-555

The aim of the project is to improve general diabetes care and management of diabetic foot in Gaza and the West Bank in UNRWA clinics providing service to Palestinian refugees.

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Marshall Islands

March 2011

Education in lifestyle diseases WDF10-524

The aim of the project is to improve general health and address diabetes prevention through health promotion and healthy living in the Majuro and Ebeye islands of the Marshall Islands by educating sch

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West Bengal, India

May 2012

Prevent Diabetic Retinopathy, Protect Sight, India WDF12-690

Preventing and treating diabetes retinopathy by strengthening the health care system, organize screening camps and enhance awareness.

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Stories

These partnerships become great stories.

Brit Larsen

March 2013

Welcoming our new Managing Director

Dr Anders Dejgaard has 30 years of experience with clinical trials and global drug development.

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Brit Larsen

March 2013

Dr Anil Kapur says goodbye

After seven years as Managing Director of WDF, Dr Anil Kapur has decided to retire and return to his native India.

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Brit Larsen

March 2013

Where it all began: The Tamil Nadu gestational diabetes project

A WDF-supported project among women in rural and urban India led to compulsory screenings for diabetes for all pregnant women across the state.

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