Preventive Interventions to Reduce Limb Loss in Uganda and Tanzania: The NEEDS Project
Type 2 diabetes is often poorly managed in Sub-Saharan Africa. Many patients develop complications such as diabetic foot ulcers, leading to higher rates of lower limb amputations, and increased mortality. However, with proper care and management diabetic foot is preventable.
The NEEDS project is evaluating a new self-management educational programme and diabetic foot clinic for adults with type 2 diabetes in Tanzania and Uganda. This can help to reduce the development of diabetic foot complications.
Funder
Burdett Trust
Knowledge For Change
Team
Derrick Bahandagira
Jackson Murungi
Stella Bonabaana
Simona Ackers-Johnson
Dr Ahlam Amour
Mnazi Mmoja Referral Hospital, Zanzibar
Maryam Mzee Said
Hassan Mhunzi, Knowledge For Change, Tanzania.
Salford’s CDC Doctoral Training is funding Cara Napier’s PhD on supply chains in orthotics commencing September 2023.
For Information Contact:
Professor Louise Ackers or Dr Melanie Stephens
