Inequities in diabetes prevention and control in fragile, conflict-affected and vulnerable settings: a mixed-methods study from the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Addressing diabetes in the EMR requires strategic collaboration and tailored approaches for FCVs, including strengthened governance, preparedness, integrated care, medication access and surveillance. Prioritising primary healthcare and embedding diabetes prevention and control in universal health coverage and emergency response frameworks is critical to reducing inequities and improving health outcomes in fragile contexts.
Authors
- Hicham El Berri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8951-6999)
- Asmus Hammerich
- Ibrahim R. Bou-Orm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3563-4014)
- Giulia Loffreda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4895-1051)
- Eiman Hag
- Heba Fouad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8626-6478)
- Matilda Byström
Institutions
- Queen Margaret University (GB)
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (GB)
- World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-095500
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- World Health Organization
- National Institute for Health and Care Research