The Diabetes Alliance is launching a framework to track whether commitments to improve diabetes care in South Africa are being implemented. The launch comes ahead of World Diabetes Day on 14 November and as the country's 2027 non-communicable disease targets approach.
The Health Department's National Strategic Plan for Non-Communicable Diseases (2022-2027) set 90-60-50 targets. Under these, 90% of adults would know their blood glucose status, and 60% of those with raised glucose or blood pressure would receive treatment. In addition, 50% of those treated would have their condition controlled.
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