IDF member since
2003
Number of members
35
Address
Lot 10 Section 35 Lawes Road, Waterfront, Konedobu, Papua New Guinea
Email
Phone
About
The Diabetic Association of Papua New Guinea was started in 1999. Lady Carol Kidu was the instigator for the first meeting. The Association aims to improve the lives of people with diabetes in Papua New Guinea.
Membership is open to people with diabetes, their relatives, health professionals, and any other interested persons.
Main Focus
- To increase awareness of diabetes in Papua New Guinea so that more people with the disease are diagnosed, and prevention strategies become known and used.
- To improve the medical care and access to diabetes education of people with diabetes in Papua New Guinea.
Activities
The Association has conducted various screening days, as well as media awareness, in partnership with HOPE worldwide (PNG).