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Bente Mikkelsen: A groundbreaking milestone achieved for diabetes in the WHO African Region!

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Aug 31, 2024, 17:34

Bente Mikkelsen: A groundbreaking milestone achieved for diabetes in the WHO African Region!

Bente Mikkelsen shared on LinkedIn:

“A groundbreaking milestone has been achieved for diabetes in the WHO African Region!

Yesterday, the WHO Regional Committee for Africa adopted the Framework for the implementation of the Global Diabetes Compact in the WHO African Region — a monumental step forward in our fight to improve diabetes prevention and management!

The adoption of this framework is a significant milestone in addressing the growing diabetes burden across the region and promoting progress towards the global coverage targets for diabetes.

This framework is a testament to our collective commitment to reducing diabetes risk factors, strengthening primary healthcare and prioritizing the most vulnerable populations. Together, we’re forging a path towards equitable, comprehensive diabetes care across the region.

Read the regional framework here.
Learn more about the Global Diabetes Compact.
Learn more about the global coverage targets for diabetes.

Let’s continue to build on this momentum!”

Source: Bente Mikkelsen/LinkedIn

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Bente Mikkelsen is the Director of Noncommunicable Diseases at WHO Headquarters in Geneva and was previously Director for Noncommunicable Diseases and Health Promotion in Europe. She also headed the secretariat for the WHO Global Coordination Mechanism on Noncommunicable Diseases.

Trained as a Gynecologist and Obstetrician, she holds a Master’s degree in Health Administration. Her primary focus now is aligning efforts toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals by reducing premature deaths from NCDs and employing innovation and collaboration across sectors.