The World Health Organisation says that more than 19 million persons are currently living with diabetes with the number expected to grow to 47 million by 2025.
The global health organisation has asked governments in Africa to invest more funds in the prevention and management of diabetes in order to arrest its destructive impact on people’s lives.
WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti urged governments to also invest in making essential products such as insulin, blood glucometers and test strips available to all communities.