In Cameroon, diabetes prevalence is rising, with the Nomadic Fulani in the Bamenda Health District among the most vulnerable. The Fulani, primarily cattle rearers, live in small scattered groups in remote areas, limiting access to healthcare. Most are uneducated, have little knowledge of diabetes, and rely on native customs. When sick, they often consult traditional healers who attribute illness to witchcraft or administer herbal remedies like Vernonia amygdalina. As a result, many seek medical attention when complications are severe, leading to high morbidity and mortality. Studies in the Northwest Region reveal that poor diet, lifestyle factors, geographical isolation, and lack of medical services lead to the rise of diabetes among Fulani communities. Many
are diagnosed only after complications develop, and cases have even been documented in children as young as nine years old under the Changing Diabetes in Children Program, stressing the urgency for intervention. A unique opportunity exists as most Nomadic Fulani travel weekly to Bamenda city for Friday prayers. This gathering can be used to provide diabetes education, awareness, and screening services. Approval must first be sought from Muslim leaders, Lamidou, Yerima, and the Imam, before outreach activities can take place. This project seeks to take diabetes education and advocacy directly to the Fulani population, empowering them with knowledge, encouraging self-monitoring, and promoting healthier lifestyles. The project aims to improve early detection, reduce complications, and ultimately lower diabetes-related deaths in this community.