About Us
Learn how DSM has advanced diabetes care, education, and advocacy across the Maldives through more than two decades of service.
About the Diabetes Society of Maldives
What we do
We connect clinical care, community education, outreach, and public awareness so people living with diabetes can access support closer to home.
How we work
DSM partners with government agencies, clinicians, educators, donors, and international organizations to deliver practical and sustainable impact.
Vision and mission
Our Vision
A Maldives where every person is empowered to prevent diabetes, and those living with diabetes have access to quality care, education, and support.
Our Mission
To reduce the burden of diabetes in the Maldives through prevention, awareness, quality care, advocacy, research, and strategic partnerships with national and international organizations.
Our reach in numbers
Key achievements
National Award (2009)
National Award for outstanding services in health awareness, presented by the President of Maldives on Republic Day
Dr. LEE Jong-Wook Memorial Prize (2013)
WHO award for creating public awareness, promoting NCD prevention, and training local staff in counseling and treatment
Presidential Medal (2013)
Medal received from the President honoring the extraordinary achievements of DSM
Most Outstanding NGO Award (2014)
Award given by Ministry of Health on World Health Day for outstanding public health service to the community
IDF South East Asia Leadership (2018-2019)
Dr. Ali Siyan, Programme Coordinator, served as Chair of IDF South East Asia Region
Honorary Fellowship (2026)
Ms Aishath Shiruhana, CEO, received honorary fellowship from Diabetes India for her contribution to the society
Working with communities and partners
Progress in diabetes prevention and care depends on collaboration. DSM works with healthcare professionals, institutions, supporters, and partner organizations to strengthen awareness, treatment access, and long-term support.