EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME AT ACHIMOTA HOSPITAL

KFCD’s first educational programme for 2016 took place on Wednesday, 24th February, 2017 at the Achimota Hospital. Present were Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes groups of the Achimota Hospital, and some members of staff of KFCD and the Achimota Hospital.

Dr. Joseph Nelson, Chief Medical Officer and Diabetes Caregiver at the Trust Hospital, Dansoman was the Facilitator. The topic addressed was “Ensuring Adherence with Medication”.

He first touched on adherence challenges and its hallmarks of ten years i.e. spontaneity, exceptionalism and a sense of immortality. Contributing to discussions after the presentation, Dr. Barnes, Founder of Diabetes Youth Care and the Head of Clinical Services, Dr. Brightson, encouraged parents who were present to adopt a softer and friendlier approach to their teenage children with the condition.

The KFCD made donations of insulin to the 15 Diabetes group members who participated.