WHO Declare Say 24 Million People Dey Live With Diabetes For Africa

Over 24 million adults, wey dey between 20 and 79 years, dey live with diabetes for Africa, and di number fit reach 60 million by 2050, according to World Health Organisation (WHO). About 12 million, wey na half of di people, never even sabi say dem get diabetes, dey face high risk of serious complications, disability, and early death. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, talk dis for 2025 World Diabetes Day wey dem mark for Abuja, say Africa dey face big rise in diabetes because of changing lifestyles, increasing overweight and obesity, and poor access to preventive and primary health services. E warn say di fast increase fit damage heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves, affect individuals, families, and communities, and fit overwhelm health systems, strain economies, and reduce development gains if nothing happen.

Janabi add say health systems suppose dey resilient, well-resourced, and organised to provide continuous care from prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, to life-long support. Di theme for dis year World Diabetes Day na “Diabetes Across Life Stages”, wey show say diabetes fit affect everybody—children, adolescents, adults, and older people, and each stage need tailored response. E remember say in 2024, African countries don approve Framework for Global Diabetes Compact, wey dey support equitable care, and countries like Ghana and Uganda don dey integrate diabetes and cardiovascular care into primary health care. WHO dey support countries with PEN package in 31 countries and PEN-Plus in 20 countries, wey dey improve access to quality, cost-effective chronic disease care. Janabi call on countries make dem turn commitment to results, strengthen governance, increase financing, and integrate diabetes prevention and treatment into national health plans.