How Africa organises its fight against diabetes
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Diabetes is a silent killer in Africa, and fatality is rising. While international financing is more oriented towards transmitted diseases, some local actors are exploring telemedicine and health at work as possible measures.
- €13,460 Budget in Euros
- 2018 Final release date
- 1 Round winner
- 1 Location
- 4 Durations in months

Diabetes is a silent killer in Africa, and fatality is rising. Through lack of information, screening and even medicine, patients die quickly. While international financing is more oriented towards transmitted diseases, some local actors are taking initiative. Telemedicine and health at work could be efficient measures.
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- Facebook page
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- Soundcloud
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Publications
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Le Figaro
- In Ivory Coast diabetes is a silent killer
- FR
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Le Figaro
- Diabetes: a major cause of amputation
- FR
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Loopsider
- Ivory Coat - the diabetes plague
- FR
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Facebook page project
- African children, the first victims of diabetes
- FR
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Le Monde
- Diabetes, a time bomb for Africa
- FR