Eswatini Sugar’s relationship with Diabetes Eswatini was formed in 2021. Necessitated by the misconceptions about Diabetes, the initiative sought to demystify the many misconceptions about the relationship between sugar and Diabetes, as well as educate citizens about the disease.
The mammoth task played by Diabetes Eswatini in the country is understated, yet many Emaswati require the support and services provided by the association.
Through the partnership, Diabetes Eswatini was able to rollout a fully-fledged community outreach campaign for 2 years. This entailed screening and testing for the disease, across the country.
“From this outreach we have managed to educate almost all the people who had come to seek health services, as we were educating as they queued. From these were confirmed cases who were able to get the necessary support,” said Dumsile Mavuso, then Director and foot soldier of the organisation.
