and care
& Prevention
- We want to reduce amputation and mortality rates
- We provide the appropriate medication and care materials free of charge.
Humanitarian missions
Over the years we have been able to set up 3 humanitarian missions with the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG) and Municipality of Geneva:
2018
Target: analysis of the situation in the Country regarding the care of diabetic patients and the reality of hospitals in and outside Bissau.
Outcome: Consistent background and Publications.
2019
Target: Training of physicians and nurses on the specialized management of diabetes.
Outcome: set up of a specialised medical unit at the Simão Mendes National Hospital.
2021
Target: Training of physicians and nurses on the specialized management of diabetes.
Outcome: Implementation of the specialised medical consultancy at the Simão Mendes National Hospital.
The different forms of diabetes
Type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes.
The importance of screening
Monitor blood glucose levels regularly.
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