BOUCLIER PDSD – National Program for Diabetes Prevention, Screening and Care in Niger (2025–2030)

Diabetes has become a major public health challenge in Niger, with a rapid increase in cases, frequent late diagnosis, severe complications (blindness, kidney failure, amputations), and limited access to specialized care.
Health infrastructures are insufficient, medications are expensive, and most patients do not receive any regular follow-up.

In response to this growing challenge, ONG LUSAA, in collaboration with its technical and institutional partners, is leading the National PDSD Program (2025–2030): a comprehensive strategic framework designed to sustainably transform diabetes prevention, screening, and care in Niger.

Vision

Ensure that every Nigerien has equitable, continuous, and high-quality access to diabetes prevention, screening, and care services, in order to reduce morbidity, mortality, and inequalities.

Overall Objective
Significantly reduce the progression of diabetes in Niger by strengthening prevention, expanding access to screening, and improving the comprehensive management of people living with diabetes.

Specific Objectives

Promote health education and behaviors that support well-being (nutrition, physical activity).
Expand early screening in health centers, schools, workplaces, and communities.
Improve access to medical consultations, laboratory tests, and essential medications.
Strengthen the capacities of health workers and community-based agents.
Implement digital monitoring mechanisms and national diabetes registries.
Support patients with complications through improved and standardized care pathways.

Strategic Pillars of the Program (2025–2030)

1. Prevention and Health Education

National multi-platform awareness campaigns.
Educational programs in schools, on radio, in markets, and public spaces.
Promotion of balanced nutrition and physical activity.

2. Early and Mass Screening

Deployment of screening campaigns in urban, rural, and peri-urban areas.
Integration of systematic screening in health centers.
Establishment of mobile teams to cover remote areas.

3. Improving Access to Care

Provision of glucometers, test strips, essential medicines, and insulin.
Strengthening diabetes care units in hospitals and health centers.
Creation of regional referral points for complications

4. Strengthening Medical and Community Capacities

Continuous training for nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and community health relays.
Development and dissemination of unified national diabetes management protocols.

5. Digitalization and Monitoring

Implementation of a digital information system to register and track patients.
National dashboard for epidemiological monitoring of diabetes.

Beneficiaries

People living with diabetes.
Populations at risk (obesity, hypertension, family history).
Young adults and women.
Health workers and community health relays.
Families and local communities.

Expected Impact

Reduction of severe diabetes-related complications.
Improvement in nationwide early screening.
Decrease in preventable hospitalizations and amputations.
Better quality of life for patients.
Sustainable strengthening of the health system in the management of chronic diseases.

Why the PDSD Program is Essential ?

Because diabetes is a silent yet devastating disease that impoverishes families, overwhelms health facilities, and destroys lives.
The PDSD provides a structured, coordinated, and nationwide response to slow its progression and protect future generations.

How to Support the Program ?

Fund screening kits and medical equipment.
Sponsor training and awareness activities.
Support the supply of insulin and essential medicines.
Become a technical or institutional partner.

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