The University of Abuja (Nigeria) has entered into a partnership with Diabetes Africa to share knowledge and support the development of an academic degree on diabetes education, marking a first in the region. The partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 8 January 2021 on the occasion of a virtual ceremony that brought together senior executives and advisers to both parties.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Diabetes Africa is working with professionals to chart a course for diabetes care in a changing world. Active Conversations, a new series of live events brings together experts, healthcare professionals and business executives to discuss hot topics and exchange solutions across the continent.
Diabetes Africa has just released the first trends coming out of its annual poll of healthcare professionals. Improvement in patient follow-up appears to be a top concern of professionals, while learning preferences in Africa differ from the rest of the world.
The Kenya Diabetes Study Group (KDSG) has published recommendations for healthcare providers and patients living with diabetes during the COVID-19 epidemic. Some background is provided below, along with the official recommendations.