BRUSSELS, January 14, 2019. As part of a coordinated effort between the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Sanofi's Global Health Unit (GHU), the IDF has taken significant steps to improve access to diabetes care in the world.. With the collaboration, 4,000 healthcare professionals (HCPs) in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) under-prepared to deal with the growing number of diabetes patients and their complications will be trained in order to assist in the early diagnosis, management and prevention of diabetes and its complications.
With the collaboration, 4,000 healthcare professionals (HCPs) in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) under-prepared to deal with the growing number of diabetes patients and their complications will be trained in order to assist in the early diagnosis, management and prevention of diabetes and its complications.
In 40 countries, the partnership is expected to improve the diabetes knowledge and skills of health care professionals, especially primary care physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, and pharmacists.
It is estimated that more than half a billion people living with diabetes are living in LMICs, according to the International Development Fund Diabetes Atlas. In 2045, this number is predicted to reach 783 million, a total of 233 million more people with diabetes – 94% of the total increase will occur in LMICs. Since this is the case, there is a growing need for diabetes-trained healthcare professionals in these countries to help lead the response to this epidemic.
There is an expectation that by 2045, Sub-Saharan Africa will have the highest proportionate increase in people with diabetes compared to other regions, with an increase of 129% expected by that year. As part of the first phase of the program, the partners will be focusing heavily on the region. The following key components are crucial to the partnership between the IDF and GHU.
More than 500 healthcare professionals have already been identified by the Ministry of Health, national diabetes associations, and scientific societies for participation in the training. The selection process has already begun. There are five countries that have been selected for the face-to-face training, which are Cambodia, Chad, Malawi, Togo, and Uganda.
In an interview with the International Diabetes Federation, Professor Akhtar Hussain, the president of the international diabetes federation, said, "We believe that access to quality diabetes care is a fundamental right for everyone living with diabetes, regardless of where they live.. We are pleased to announce that our collaboration with Sanofi's Global Health Unit represents a significant step towards realising our vision.. Providing healthcare professionals in under-served regions with the necessary knowledge and skills will not only enable them to transform lives, but is also helping to build a stronger global response to the threat diabetes currently poses to countries and communities all around the world
Providing healthcare professionals in under-served regions with the necessary knowledge and skills will not only enable them to transform lives, but is also helping to build a stronger global response to the threat diabetes currently poses to countries and communities all around the world
Sanofi's Global Health Unit is committed to ensuring that healthcare is provided to people in 40 of the world's most vulnerable countries in an affordable, equitable and sustainable manner. In order to achieve our shared mission of combating diabetes on a global scale, establishing cross-sectoral partnerships, like this collaboration with IDF, is vital. It is important that healthcare professionals are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in order to make a tangible difference in the lives of people affected by diabetes." added Jon Fairest, Head of Sanofi's Global Health Unit.
It is important that healthcare professionals are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in order to make a tangible difference in the lives of people affected by diabetes." added Jon Fairest, Head of Sanofi's Global Health Unit.
Both IDF and Sanofi's GHU have recognized that achieving early diagnosis and equitable access to ongoing diabetes care require a collective effort that involves local and national health systems, inter-governmental agencies, and civil society organizations.
Please visit the IDF Diabetes School's website at www.idfdiabeteschool.org/ghu-training/en for more information about this joint initiative 
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization that represents more than 240 national diabetes associations in 160 countries and territories under its umbrella. With its mission to improve the lives of diabetics and to prevent diabetes in those at risk, the International Diabetes Federation has been the leader in the global diabetes community since 1950.
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