Belize Launches Diabetes Care Integration Project with PAHO/WHO and WDF Support

Strategic Insights -

The Belize government, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), has initiated a project to improve diabetes care by integrating diabetes services into primary healthcare across the country. This collaborative effort aims to enhance the management of diabetes care in local health centers, identify gaps in services, and strengthen healthcare delivery for people living with type 2 diabetes and other non-communicable diseases. The project involves site visits to rural and urban health centers, a comprehensive diabetes care workshop, and training initiatives for healthcare professionals. The ultimate goal is to improve healthcare outcomes for patients by providing effective care and prevention strategies.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project involves the integration of diabetes services into primary healthcare across Belize, with the support of PAHO/WHO and the WDF.
  • Site visits have been conducted to evaluate current diabetes care practices in rural and urban health centers.
  • A comprehensive diabetes care workshop brought together over 40 healthcare professionals to discuss strengthening local expertise in diabetes care.
  • The workshop featured discussions on the Global Diabetes Pact, an international initiative to improve diabetes care.
  • The training initiative aims to reduce the impact of diabetes, prevent complications, and improve overall health outcomes for patients.
  • The integration of diabetes management into primary healthcare aims to ensure better access to effective care and prevention strategies for communities.
  • The project is focused on improving healthcare delivery for people living with type 2 diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
  • The government statement highlighted the importance of training healthcare workers and enhancing local health systems to improve healthcare outcomes.
  • The workshop was attended by over 40 healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, primary care coordinators, medical coordinators, administrators, and internists, among others.
  • The project is being funded by the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF)
  • The PAHO/WHO is collaborating with the Ministry of Health and Wellness to implement the project
  • The site visits and workshop aimed to identify gaps in services and care for strengthening across the country

Statistics:

  • Over 40 healthcare professionals attended the comprehensive diabetes care workshop.
  • The project aims to improve healthcare outcomes for patients by providing effective care and prevention strategies.
  • The integration of diabetes management into primary healthcare aims to ensure better access to effective care and prevention strategies for communities.
  • The project is focused on improving healthcare delivery for people living with type 2 diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Sources:

  • Government of Belize (no date)
  • Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (no date)
  • World Diabetes Foundation (no date)