Who we are
A global network of experts and people determined to make a difference.
Our status
Diabetes Africa is a non-governmental non-profit organisation headquartered in the UK, active in Africa and in countries with African and Caribbean populations.
We work to eradicate diabetes and related diseases in people of Black, African, and African Caribbean heritage, globally.
Our mission
Our mission is to eradicate diabetes and related diseases in people of Black, African, and African Caribbean heritage, globally.
Towards this goal Diabetes Africa supports health and social care professionals, people living with diabetes, researchers, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers to reach more people and make a greater impact.
Using our expertise in healthcare, project management, creative media, marketing and communications, we support the development and management of projects in the field of awareness-raising, medical education, capacity building, and events. We also provide information and advice to decision-makers on a range of topics.
Board of advisors
The work programme of Diabetes Africa is reviewed by a board of Advisors comprising sector specialists from Africa and the African diaspora. Our business activities are overseen by external non-profit and management experts.
Bernadette Adeyileka-Tracz
Executive Director, Diabetes Africa, UK
Dr Bernadette Adeyileka-Tracz (MPharm, PhD, PGCert) is a registered pharmacist with a PhD in molecular biology and bioinformatics, and is an Executive MBA candidate. Bernadette 10 years of experience across multiple sectors and industries, including medical affairs management roles in the pharmaceutical industry. Bernadette is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Diabetes Africa.
Dr Joan St John
GPwER Diabetes, Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, UK
Dr Joan St John is a General Practitioner (GP) with special interest in diabetes, and is currently working as GP Clinical lead in Diabetes for an area of North-West London, UK. She also works as part of the multi-disciplinary award-winning Brent Integrated Diabetes Service. Summary
Charles Odiase
Consultant Pharmacist, Chair of the Diabetes UK Primary Care Course, UK
Charles is a member of the Herts Valley clinical commissioning group diabetes clinical forum. He is a Life and Medical Sciences visiting lecturer at Hertfordshire University and provides primary care practice based experience training to the school of pharmacy undergraduate students.
Betty Okere
Registered clinical nutritionist, Excise Healthcare, Kenya
Beatrice (Betty) Okere is a registered clinical nutritionist and a diabetes educator with over 10 years experience in Public health, Nutrition, and Advocacy.
Silver Bahendeka
Senior Consultant Physician for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Uganda
Prof. Silver Bahendeka, FRCPI, PhD is a Senior Consultant Physician for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Doctors Plaza Clinic and St Francis Nsambya Hospital in Kampala Uganda.
Dr Eva Njenga
Consultant Physician in Endocrinology & Diabetes Chair of the NCD Alliance of Kenya, Chair Kenya Medical and Dentist Council, Kenya
Dr. Njenga is a consultant Physician/Endocrinologist and the Chairman of the Kenya Diabetes Management & Information Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
Dr Hakeem Adejumo
Founder, Nigeria Diabetes Online Community, Nigeria
Dr Olamide (Hakeem) Adejumo (MBBS) is a general practitioner and one of Africa’s original voices on the prevention and care of diabetes with other related non-communicable diseases on social media.
Nancy Kunyiha
Consultant Physician, Kenya Diabetes Study Group, Kenya
Dr. Kunyiha is a Consultant Physician, Endocrinologist. FRCPE. She graduated from the University of Nairobi and holds post graduate training in Diabetes and Endocrinology from Cardiff and South wales, UK
Partners and sponsors
We work with institutional, corporate and community organisations to accomplish our work. Scroll through the carousel to see who they are.
A network of volunteers
Diabetes Africa is supported by a network of passionate individuals: health and care professionals, people living with diabetes, business sector experts, and researchers from around the world.
Our growing membership includes 1,500+ individuals, and we welcome the contribution of champions and partners interested in giving a voice to diabetes innovators and supporting our activities.
Focus areas
Our work is organised around interest groups called faculties and chambers. Faculties exist to facilitate access to professional development resources that are specific to people of Black, African and Caribbean background. Chambers help address structural issues facing diabetes diagnosis and care.