World Diabetes Day: WHO announces Global Diabetes Compact

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the Global Diabetes Compact, a comprehensive and inclusive approach to support countries in implementing effective programmes for the prevention and management of diabetes. WHO gave the announcement in a statement on its website to commemorate the World Diabetes Day, globally celebrated on November 14. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to make insulin, or when the body cannot make good use of the insulin it produces. “WHO is announcing the Global Diabetes Compact, a comprehensive…

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