As part of our ongoing commitment to the Syrian healthcare system and our desire to extend our activities to the whole country since the fall of the regime, Mehad has launched a series of training courses designed to improve the management of diabetic feet. Led by Dr Dured Dardari, an endocrinologist and member of our Board of Directors, and Marie Bouly, a diabetes nurse, the courses are being run in Deir-ez-Zor and Aleppo.
Every 20 seconds, there is a diabetes-related amputation in the world. This is why, in a country affected by more than fourteen years of conflict, where chronic disease management has been neglected, improving care in this vital area is crucial.
Session in Deir ez-Zor and next stop Aleppo
The first training session was held in Deir ez-Zor, at the National Hospital, in collaboration with the Syrian Directorate of Health and Ministry of Health. 35 local carers took part in the course, which combined theory and practice. The aim was to improve their skills in managing diabetic feet.
Over two days, participants attended lectures on the basics of diabetic foot treatment, practical workshops on wound debridement and the application of specialist dressings, and put their new knowledge into practice on 40 patients during a real-life clinical session.
The mission continues in Aleppo, with a new training session at a university centre. Aleppo, one of the country’s largest cities, is in urgent need of specialised training for its healthcare professionals. This session will enhance the skills of local teams to improve the care of diabetic patients in a context of medical desert.
An ongoing commitment to strengthening the healthcare sector
These training courses reflect Mehad’s commitment to providing sustainable and comprehensive support for the health sector in Syria. By training carers in specialist care such as diabetic foot care, Mehad is working to continually improve local skills.
Mehad is thus continuing his work to strengthen primary care in Syria, a vital link in the long-term response to the health crisis.
