Number of members
5932
Address
88 avenue Busimba, Quarti. Murara Vurunga, Karisimbi, 484 Goma, Nord Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the
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About
The Congolese Diabetes Association was founded on February 23, 1999, and officially recognized by the Congolese government on March 23, 1999, in the midst of the civil war that ravaged the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is also recognized by local authorities.
Created by people living with and without diabetes, the association aims to assist vulnerable people people in conflict situations, especially since the country lacks any official or formal healthcare programme for people living with the condition.
Main Focus
- Identify and gather all people with diabetes in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Provide health and nutrition information for self-care and health management.
- Deliver health education to the entire population of the Democratic Republic of Congo to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
- Ensure medical follow-up for people with diabetes.
Publications & Newsletters
Weekly radio show “Diabetes without fear.”