Building a strong multi-actor network around diabetes to improve prevention, care, and support for people affected by this disease in three African countries

Objectives

To improve diabetes care and prevention in Burkina Faso, Mali, and the Union of the Comoros by consolidating the place and role of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in a multi-stakeholder network on diabetes.

Approach

This project is a continuation of a collaborative effort between the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), the French Development Agency (AFD), and Santé Diabète (SD), aiming to build upon previous successful interventions related to diabetes care. It seeks to strengthen the capacity of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to plan and execute preventative initiatives while improving diabetes care quality, focusing on footcares and Health Information Platforms (HIP), and promoting knowledge sharing on diabetes.

The program is organised around four main tracks: strengthening Civil Society Organisations; improving healthcare training and data collection; engaging in policy dialogues; and advocating for diabetes care at both national and international levels.

Expected results

• 105 peer educators trained in patient therapeutic education and sensitisation.
• 850 patients trained in diabetes self-management by peer educators.
• 8,750 people with risk factors benefited from sensitisation activities conducted by peer educators.
• 60,000 people screened for diabetes.
• 51 health facilities and 10 new diabetes clinics established in Mali at the secondary level; 6,000 new patients treated at strengthened clinics.
• 75 doctors trained in endocrinology or diabetology; 25 health care professionals in Mali trained in nutrition and non-communicable diseases.
• 122 health care professionals running diabetes consultations at the secondary level re-ceived follow-up training on comprehensive diabetes care and benefited from four on-the-job mentoring visits.
• 816 health care professionals at primary and secondary levels trained in basic diabetes care and hyperglycaemia in pregnancy care and benefited from two on-the-job mentoring visits.
• 13 camps for type 1 diabetes mellitus conducted.
• 37,500 pregnant women screened for hyperglycaemia in pregnancy and reached by peer educators.
• 208 teachers trained in diabetes prevention, reaching 6,960 secondary and high school students and their parents.
• 75 journalists trained to report on diabetes and non-communicable diseases.
• 9 patient associations strengthened and fully involved in sensitisation, care, and advocacy activities.
• Outcomes measured using the Health Education Impact Questionnaire protocol and clinical audits.