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‘The Prevention House has helped me to accept the disease’ – Mariam Manganè

Type 2 diabetes When Mariam Manganè was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, she felt her world was ending. Now, she raises awareness and wishes to become a peer educator, thanks to the activities offered by the Prevention House in Mali. Read the story
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I know I can make an impact – Maja Zaplan, Philippines

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The project was wonderful – Kathleen Sedante

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I’m still able to take care of my family – Osama Saleh Olayyan Abu Mua’mmar

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My students will not forget this – Viridiana Cruz Contreras

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I’ve become a real ambassador - Eric Omondi

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Now I’m telling everybody – Juliana Lugard

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We are very glad to get this project – Bimal Mandal

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I wish I knew this 20 years ago – James Bangizi

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A wakeup call - Kamal Khatiwada

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I've been given more courage - Caren Koyra

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