P. Chekhori (MS), Secretary , Diabetes Foundation Mauritius
+230 57264105
diabetesfoundationmau@gmail.com

Activites

  • Public Awareness/Sensitization Campaigns on Diabetes throughout the island of Mauritius.
  • Survey on Effect of Green Tea and Fermented Papaya on Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease in collaboration with the University of Mauritius and the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life.
  • Consultative meeting with Foreign Experts to develop strategies for prevention, treatment, and management of Diabetes and its related complications.
  • Empowerment/training Programme for Medical Officers and Nurses in Diabetic Foot Care.
  • Awareness Campaign on Cardiovascular Diseases.
  • Screening for Diabetes for vulnerable groups in pockets of poverty especially for persons at high risk of developing diabetes.
  • Public awareness on diabetes in the context of World Diabetes Day 215 in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life. Distribution of leaflets (information on diabetes).
  • Public awareness on diabetes in the context of World Diabetes Day through media – Radio Programme.
  • Organization of ‘Salon de Santé’ in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life and other stakeholders – Screening for diabetes, exhibition, counseling/health education.
  • Production and distribution of flyer’s throughout the island of Mauritius on ‘Protegeons Notre Coeur’
  • Donation of Physical Exercise Equipment to the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life in the context of the Physical Activity National Plan of Action.

Donation of Medical equipment to the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life for the Mauritius Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Study