Even before the crisis in Ukraine there were record numbers of refugees around the world. The World Diabetes Foundation (WDF) has called for an holistic approach to meeting the health needs of displaced peoples.
The WDF’s mission is to alleviate human suffering related to diabetes among those in greatest need. With record numbers of people displaced from their homes all around the world the WDF recognise that refugees are among those in greatest need.
In partnership with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) a three year project has been launched to improve health services for refugees living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, in three countries; Burundi, Sudan and Tanzania.
It is estimated that there are around one million refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as at least 500,000 people from host communities who could benefit from better NCD care. Search for the UNHCR web site for your country to find out more.
Advocacy Action: What is the state of NCD care among refugees in our country? Is there more that could be offered to them?