Project 200 Islands
From 2009 to 2012, Project 200 Islands strengthened diabetes services by training Diabetes Educators and supporting community-based care across the Maldives.
- Completed Status
- 2009 – 2012 Timeline
- Diabetes care and community impact Focus
Project overview
Project 200 Islands ran from 2009 to 2012 to strengthen diabetes care services across the Maldives by establishing trained Diabetes Educators on every island.
The institutionalized training program combined two weeks of clinical and practical learning and was delivered with financial support from the World Diabetes Foundation and international consultants.
Key outcomes
- At least one trained Diabetes Educator per island
- Diabetes clinics established in health facilities nationwide
- Improved coordination among DSM, HPA, and hospitals
- Community-based patient care and psychosocial support
- Fewer unnecessary referrals