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. 2014 Dec;26(4):124-5.

Mobilizing for the Lilongwe Diabetes Peer Support Programme in Malawi

T D Bui  1 , O Kadzakumanja  2 , C Munthali  2
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Mobilizing for the Lilongwe Diabetes Peer Support Programme in Malawi

T D Bui et al. Malawi Med J. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Diabetes has become a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Malawi but there are shortages of drug supply and healthcare providers to support quality care and treatment. Diabetes self-management support is necessary to improve patient outcomes, and peer support has gained acceptance as a solution for improving diabetes self-management. In this programme summary, we describe the components and facilitators essential to implementing a diabetes peer support programme in Lilongwe, Central Malawi. Peer support has the potential to play a key role for the Ministry of Health in the development of the 2011-2026 health sector strategic plan, which addresses diabetes and non-communicable diseases.

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Network and logistical support for peer supporters in the Central Region of Malawi
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