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Who we are
We are a nationally recognized diabetic leader
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.
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.
Ukosefu wa mazoezi ndio chanzo kikubwa cha magonjwa yasiyoambukiza
Uvutaji wa sigara na moshi hupelekea kupata magonjwa yasiyoambukiza
Our Projects
We are working hard to create awareness about diabetes disease and NCDs in Tanzania
NCD Program
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
Type 1 Diabetes
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
Diabetes Foot
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.
Diabetes Compass
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.
OUR PARTNERS
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.
PUBLICATIONS
MTINDO WA MAISHA NA MAGONJWA YASIOYOAMBUKIZA
NATIONAL NON – COMMUNICABLE DISEASES RESEARCH AGENDA
NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CASE MANAGEMENT DESK GUIDE
NEWSLETTER
POSTERS
“TRAINING OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ON NCDs IN TANZANIA.”
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
RECENT EVENTS
