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Global health leaders to spotlight diabetes prevention and integrated care at 79th WHA

The International Diabetes Federation is co-hosting two high-level side events at the 79th World Health Assembly this month, focussing on diabetes prevention, integrated care and primary care.
04 May 2026
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Translating the 2025 UN Political Declaration commitments into action for circulatory health

28 January 2026
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IDF and ISN strengthen global collaboration to advance diabetes and kidney health

27 January 2026
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Online event: How KiDS tackles the psychosocial challenges of diabetes in schools

15 January 2026
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IDF appoints new Senior Director for Members, Regions & Internal Affairs

08 January 2026
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14th DaR Conference presents updated Ramadan Guidelines and Risk Calculator

09 December 2025
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International Diabetes Federation and Sanofi GHU strengthen diabetes education in Laos

04 December 2025
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IDF scientific exchange tour in China

04 December 2025
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KiDS programme showcased at ISPAD 2025

24 November 2025
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Negative workplace treatment affects 40% of employees living with diabetes

12 November 2025
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26 September 2025
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75 years of the International Diabetes Federation

23 September 2025

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