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5 June 2024
In response to the rising prevalence of diabetes and hypertension in Nigeria, the Imo State government has made improving public health outcomes a top priority. This commitment is exemplified by their collaboration on the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF)-funded Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) Phase 2 Project. In May 2024, the State Ministry of Health (SMOH) and the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SPHCDA) partnered with HSDF to train 85 healthcare workers from 42 public and private facilities across the state.
This comprehensive training equipped participants with the essential skills to conduct screenings, identify and manage risk factors, and make appropriate referrals for Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, and Hypertension. Additionally, the training covered Quality-of-Care (QoC) standards, project indicators, data collection tools, and reporting guidelines to ensure effective implementation and monitoring.
During the training session, the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Prosper Ohaghanya, praised Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation for outstanding efforts in Imo State. He highlighted the importance of this training in building the capacity of healthcare workers to effectively combat diabetes and improve overall health outcomes in the state. Dr. Ohaghanya encouraged participants to leverage their new skills to create a healthier Imo State.
By focusing on preventive measures and effective management strategies, the DAC Phase 2 Project aims to increase awareness, access to integrated care, and the utilization of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension data for improved decision-making.
