Presenting new epidemiological and diabetes-related impact data.
Presenting new epidemiological and diabetes-related impact data.
Date: May 18, 13:00-14:30 CEST
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) hosted an online event featuring a global panel of experts that looked at the potential of the WHO Global Diabetes Compact and the new WHO diabetes coverage targets to improve the lives of people living with diabetes.
Despite recent global efforts to tackle the diabetes pandemic, the number of people living with diabetes continues to rise – reaching 537 million in 2021. The projections are stark, with most countries off-track to achieve the WHO target of a 0% increase in diabetes prevalence by 2025.
To accelerate progress on diabetes and other NCDs, WHO has developed the Global Diabetes Compact with the vision of reducing the impact of diabetes and ensuring that all people with the condition have access to equitable, comprehensive, affordable and quality treatment and care. A core component of the Compact will be the new set of diabetes coverage targets that will be voted on at the 75th World Health Assembly (23-29 May, 2022).
This online event was moderated by Ms Bridget McNulty, a diabetes advocate and IDF Blue Circle Voice from South Africa.
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