About
The Saudi Charitable Association of diabetes (SCAD) is a non-profit organisation affiliated with the National Center for Development of the Non-Profit Sector and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Health.
Slogan:
Together to combat the spread of diabetes
Vision:
Excellence in reducing the spread of diabetes
Mission:
To contribute to reducing the spread of diabetes and improving the lives of those affected by it through providing health awareness and education, social, psychological, material, and in-kind support, and support for scientific and charitable activities and active community participation.
Main Focus
Supporting people with diabetes by providing blood glucose monitoring devices, and delivering educational and awareness programmes on diabetes management and prevention
Activities
- Conferences and Seminars.
- Health awareness and education at universities.
- Health awareness and education in primary care centers and hospitals.
- Health awareness and education at the Ministry of Education.
- Health awareness and education in shopping centers, markets, and public places.
- Mentors and guides programme in schools.
- Patient prevention programme.
- Diabetes children’s camp.
- Programme for newly diagnosed children with diabetes.
- Diabetes caravan.
- Virtual clinic.
- Serving pilgrims.
- Marathon.
- Medical staff training.
- Scientific studies.
- Online diabetes awareness.
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Publications & Newsletters
The association has published numerous brochures and pamphlets to help raise awareness about diabetes.