The Ministry of Health has initiated a project in collaboration with French pharmaceutical multinational Sanofi, aiming to provide specialized training in diabetes care for selected healthcare professionals.
This effort is part of a broader strategy to manage the disease burden in Ghana.
The project, known as the “Access to Diabetes Care Program for Ghana Patients,” was launched in Accra. It includes continuous medical education for 80 doctors and 170 nurses, dieticians, and educators who primarily serve individuals with diabetes.
The program’s focus encompasses diabetes prevention, diagnostics, care delivery to remote patients, training, affordable access to high-quality insulin, and health promotion. Through an agreement signed in April, the country will have the opportunity to acquire affordable, high-quality Sanofi analogue insulin products for individuals living with diabetes.
The partnership between the Ministry of Health and Sanofi includes the implementation of diabetes management solutions at diabetes centers in Accra, Sunyani, and Tamale.
These centers will benefit 500 healthcare professionals through a targeted medical training program.
Furthermore, Sanofi will collaborate on the development of a digital solution aimed at enhancing support for over 5,000 individuals living with diabetes.
This solution will assist physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and community healthcare workers in their efforts to provide improved care.
The training project is being conducted at four facilities located in the Greater Accra, Bono, and Northern regions.