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Who we are
on diabetes policy and practice, a convener of the community movement, a partner to including foundations, government, and an advocate for people at risk of or living with diabetes. We have an impressive track record, but we also have a vision, expertise and solutions to drive national change for people with diabetes in Tanzania.
Our Objectives
To support needy people living with diabetes. Furthermore, give these, their relatives and friends, the opportunity to share ideas and problems, receive advice and provide mutual help.
Our Support
We provide education at all levels of society on how to overcome prejudice and ignorance about diabetes.
Tanzania Diabetes Association extend our warmest congratulations to our esteemed Secretary General, Professor Kaushik Ramaiya, on being awarded the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award for the year 2025.
This distinguished accolade is a testament to your extraordinary contributions to the medical field and your unwavering dedication to the prevention, management, and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Your relentless efforts to advance healthcare in Tanzania and beyond serve as an enduring source of inspiration to us all.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is the highest recognition bestowed by the Honorable President of India during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention.
We take immense pride in your accomplishments and remain committed to supporting your impactful work in combating NCDs.
Religious leaders learned about the major Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Tanzania, including their causes and prevention strategies. They understood the key risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, and alcohol consumption. The workshop equipped them with effective health communication skills to educate their congregations on NCD prevention. They also learned about the role of religious institutions in promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting community-based health initiatives. Collaboration with MoH and PO-RALG was emphasized to strengthen awareness and education efforts. Ultimately, they gained the knowledge and tools to advocate for healthier communities and reduce the burden of NCDs.
Excellency, Ummy Mwalimu – Minister of Health, launched a book “Mtindo Bora wa Maisha” and handed medical equipment to 703 health centers across the country. Excellency, Ummy Mwalimu praised the great efforts of TDA and WDF in collaboration with the Ministry of Health to control and prevent non-communicable diseases. Her Excellency has also thanked Prof. Kaushik and Prof. Swai for being on the front line in dealing with non-communicable diseases.
We are working hard to create awareness about diabetes disease and NCDs in Tanzania
Aims to improve the welfare of persons living with NCDs in Tanzania as well as to develop appropriate models of health care and appropriate interventions for people with NCDs and promote NCDs scientific research
Advancing the integration of type 1 diabetes care into the health system of Tanzania as part of the national NCD programme and developing educational programs that give a better understanding of
Aims to reduce limb amputations among diabetics by strengthening the healthcare system’s ability to prevent diabetic foot ulcers, diagnose them early, and manage them appropriately.
The Diabetes Compass seeks to empower healthcare professionals (HCPs) and people living with diabetes by developing an innovative digital health solution that can support them in their daily efforts.
TDA partners with the Ministry of Health and PO-RALG in Tanzania, the World Diabetes Foundation, the International Diabetes Federation, and Novo Nordisk to implement projects that contribute to the prevention and management of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases as well as their risk factors.
TDA in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and PO-RALG continues to train 3000 primary health care providers to enable them to control non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in their areas.
TDA in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and PO-RALG have empowered 2880 primary health services providers so far from 707 health centers