Diabetes cases are expected to reach 643 million by 2030, with poor countries being the most affected. In 24 low- and middle-income countries, no insulin is registered by the authorities.
Diabetes cases expected to rise to 643 million by 2030, with poorer countries most affected. In 24 low- and middle-income countries, no insulins are registered by regulatory authorities. Drugs companies must accelerate efforts to widen access to the treatment, report urges.
In this week's episode we hear from Detricia Pamba, a patient advocate for people living with diabetes and Prof Kaushik Ramaiya from Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital, Tanzania. Together they paint a vivid picture of what life is like for people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in East Africa and what is needed to improve long-term, ‘humanised’ care for patients living with NCDs.Detricia PambaMulti-Media Journalist, Editor and Content Creation Executive, Mwananchi Communications Ltd
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