Nigeria’s University of Abuja has entered into a partnership with Diabetes Africa, to address the dearth of diabetologists and other health care professionals who play a critical role in the study and management of diabetes.
The hope is to establish a network of health professionals through a diabetes educational programme aimed at improving the quality of care offered to diabetes patients across Africa.
Participants who complete the study will be awarded a Master’s degree in Diabetes Education by the University of Abuja.
Dr. Greg Tracz. The CEO of Diabetes Africa, noted that COVID-19 had shown the whole world that the dichotomy between non-communicable and communicable diseases needed to be surmounted.
Advocacy Action: Is there a role for higher education to do more to further the care and support of people with diabetes in your country? Do you have links to a Collage or University where you could explore the possibilities?