In addition, we have trained primary healthcare volunteers in those villages to become “diabetes community champions

In addition, we have trained primary healthcare volunteers in those villages to become “diabetes community champions” so that they are able to provide basic education and guidance on diabetes, including diabetes-related eye complications, the importance of attending diabetic eye check-ups, and to support people within their local communities, helping to promote long-term sustainability of the programme. To date, the programme has trained 71 health care volunteers ad community champions.