Insulin availability

Objectives

The network for primary diabetes care in Kinshasa, D.R.C., has been functioning without interruption since 1974. However, the availability of insulin and oral diabetes medication is severe, leaving many insulin-requiring people with diabetes in a difficult position. This situation is due to a prolonged period of war in the country. This project seeks to address this emergency.

The project aims to address an emergency by providing insulin and oral diabetes medication to the diabetes centre in Kinshasa.

Approach

Insulin and oral diabetes medication will be purchased locally and distributed to people with diabetes through the established network for primary diabetes care run by Sister De Clerck.

Results at completion

• 2,300 people with diabetes was supproted with insulin for one year

Project information

  • Project Nr.:
    WDF02-0041
  • Project status:
    Completed
  • Intervention areas:
    Access to care
  • Region:
    Africa
  • Country:
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Partners:
    VLIR Diabetes Project Kinshasa Dept. of Endocrinology
  • Project period:
    2003 2005
  • Project budget:
    EUR 100,000.00
  • WDF contribution:
    EUR 100,000.00