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National Diabetes Association Ghana to distribute free diabetes medication
Nov 13, 2024
In a groundbreaking initiative, the National Diabetes Association Ghana has announced the distribution of 300 boxes of JANUVIA, a diabetes medication, to adult patients with type 2 diabetes across the country for free.
This effort, launched in honour of 2024 World Diabetes Day, seeks to enhance access to essential diabetes medication and bring greater awareness to the rising rates of diabetes in Ghana.
JANUVIA, produced by Merck & Co. Inc., is an oral medication taken once daily.
It’s designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes control blood sugar levels effectively.
Its unique functionality allows it to adapt to the body’s needs, lowering blood sugar when levels are high and moderating its effect when they are low.
This makes JANUVIA a vital supplement to diet and exercise, broadening care options available to people living with type 2 diabetes in Ghana.
At a press conference led by Mrs. Elizabeth Esi Denyoh, Chairperson of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Africa and President of the National Diabetes Association Ghana, she highlighted the surge in diabetes cases both in Ghana and across Africa.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diabetes is now a major global health concern affecting over 425 million people worldwide, with cases in sub-Saharan Africa expected to double by 2025.
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