Phase 2: Targeted Interventions and Managing Complications
Overview
- By 2011, the NIROGI Lanka project successfully completed a mid-term review conducted by the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF).
- The project demonstrated a strong impact on diabetes care for vulnerable populations through:
- Capacity building of Diabetes Educator Nursing Officers (DENOs)
- Development of multi-professional care via public-private partnerships
- Empowerment of at-risk communities towards healthier lifestyles
- Recognized as a sustainable and well-coordinated programme, addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Sri Lanka.
- Following these achievements, the Diabetes Prevention Task Force (DPTF) committed to continue the project for an additional three years (Phase II).
Key Focus Areas
- Further improving the quality of diabetes care, especially in:
- Maternal and child health
- Diabetic foot care
- Strengthening capacity building of medical and allied health professionals involved in specialized care.
- Developing a long-term care package for mothers, using a life-cycle approach.
- Enhancing long-term follow-up for high-risk individuals, including those with previous ulcers or amputations.
- Aiming to prevent limb complications, reduce hospitalizations, and improve patient outcomes.
Expansion & Sustainability
- Applied lessons learned from Phase I to pilot health promotion programmes in underserved urban areas.
- Evaluated the sustainability of health promotion models already established in suburban communities.