National Screening And Management Of The Gestational Diabetes Programme

Date

This programme is primarily aimed at reducing late detection and undetected cases of DIP which will have an impact on reducing the development of diabetes in pregnant women after pregnancy. Additionally, it will reduce instances of childhood obesity and the predisposition to the development of childhood diabetes.

General Objectives

To reduce the number of high-risk pregnancies as well as reduce the number of cases of women developing diabetes post-pregnancy.

Beneficiaries
Pregnant Women
Type
Programmes
Responsible institution
Topics / Chapters
D. Sexual and reproductive health
Main Priority Measure