Participation in Medical Summit

During period of 27-31/ 3/ 2018; the lecturer dr. Berq Jafer Hadi participated in the cardio-metabolic summit of Pionner company with a lecture entitled (Diabetes Mellitus in Sustainable Development Goals Era). The lecture envolved the following topics:

• The concept of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• The dangers and complications of diabetes and methods to prevent it.

• The global pandamic of diabetes.

• Current situation of diabetes in Iraq.

• Conclusions and recommendations to acheive the projected targets for diabetes within SDGs.

Recommendations

1. Promoting high-quality research on diabetes epidemiology

Strengthening national screening surveys and regular surveillance systems to all countries.

2. Prioritization of actions for diabetes care and control

Building the capacity of primary care professionals (PCPs) and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration through training, mentoring, technical support, clinical leadership, policy and protocols.

3. Implement national plans and strategies to reduce diabetes burden

Universal approach is recommended to improve public health services as an investment in the long-term health and well-being of the population.

4. Extend health promotion & awareness activities to reduce diabetes and its complications.

Research evidence strategy & ethical effective approach are encouraged to be used and adopted to promote the intake of healthy diet and physical activity through education and local adaptations of comprehensive lifestyle programs.