IDF member since
2023
Address
Boulevard Médian en face école 9 , Lot n° 041, Nouadhibou, 227, Mauritania
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About
The Mauritanian Association for the Fight Against Diabetes (Association Mauritanienne de Lutte Contre le Diabète – AMLCD) is an apolitical and non-profit group of people with and without diabetes. It strives to provide a comprehensive and coherent response to improve the lives of people with diabetes.
It was officially established on 15 February 2008.
Main Focus
- To advocate with health authorities, local officials and international organisations.
- To conduct awareness campaigns among the population.
- To organise mass screenings.
- To contribute to the reduction of risk factors for non-communicable diseases.
- To support health centres for the management of diabetes.
Activities
The Association advocates with health, administrative and municipal authorities for effective management of diabetes and its complications because today, this disease is a public health emergency.
Additional activities include the organisation of diabetes workshops and diabetes screenings in secondary schools.