13th August 2024, 10:00 am: People to People Health Foundation, in collaboration with DEESHA (Diabetes [Type 1] Education & Empowerment Strategic Health Alliance), hosted a pivotal roundtable discussion. under the esteemed guidance of the. This significant event marked a major step forward in the national health agenda, focusing on the critical inclusion of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) in the National Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Programme.
The roundtable brought together over 60 diverse stakeholders, representing Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), government of India, non-governmental organizations, corporate leaders, industry networks, bilateral development agencies, patient organizations, medical institutions, academia, researchers, clinicians and diabetes experts, support groups, advocates, paediatric endocrinologists and people living with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) met for the Roundtable Discussion on “Inclusion of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) in National NCD Programme” on 13th August 2024 using a structured participatory meeting methodology.
The members, in a participatory manner, have worked as team to review and synthesize the list of recommendations and urgent actions based on the need, experiences, evidence around in India on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). Participants of the Roundtable came together in an effort to extend collaborative and practical recommendations towards strengthening the National Policy on NCD with inclusion of provisions for people living with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) in India.
Dr. Laxmikant Palo, CEO, PPHF, “There is a need for improved policies, strategies, and operating systems for equitable coverage, outcomes and resource allocations for people living with T1D.
Mr. Rohan Arora, Project Manager for Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation “Patient organizations must be included in policy-making initiatives and every type 1 diabetes patient should be connected to a patient organization at the time of diagnosis”.
About People-to-People Health Foundation (PPHF): We are a global health non-profit organization working towards transforming lives for improved health and well-being through locally driven solutions. We have worked in more than 20 states of India with an aim to build the skills of healthcare providers, strengthening health system and help in creating sustainable systems to improve access to quality health services. We work closely with communities and key actors for addressing public health challenges. Our thematic focus areas are: Health System Strengthening | Non-Communicable Diseases | Women, Adolescent and Child Health | Nutrition | Infectious Diseases | Environmental Health | Integrated Development for Wellbeing | Emergency Health and Disaster Response.
DEESHA (Diabetes [Type 1] Education & Empowerment Strategic Health Alliance): The alliance is an informal, apolitical, interest group of multiple stakeholders and leaders working on different aspects of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
The purpose of the alliance is to:
1.Raise awareness, foster collaboration, and advocate for improved programs on diabetes with a special focus on T1DM.
2.Serves as a unique platform for bringing together key stakeholders to advocate for improved policies, programs and increased financing for sustain support on T1DM.
The core role of DEESHA is to focus on 03 areas of action:
1. Knowledge Aggregator
2. Convener
3. Collaborator
For further information, please contact:
Usman Siddiqui
usiddiqui@pphfglobal.org
+91 8377 881415