War Zone Access to Insulin
A petition was raised by people from the diabetes community worldwide to ensure uninterrupted access to insulin in conflict zones and during humanitarian crises, such as Ukraine, Gaza, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. “Insulin represents survival, and access to it safeguards the human rights to health and life,” claimed Nathalie Piat, a member of this […]
Refugee Project Launched
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 […]
Advocacy Action on Ukraine
The world has been shocked at the scenes of destruction in Ukraine and the humanitarian tragedy of people fleeing their homes to seek sanctuary in neighbouring countries. Estimates made by the International Diabetes Federation suggest there is a 7.1 percent prevalence the condition in the country, affecting 2,325,000 million people. While some people with the […]