National Forum on Diabetes in Skopje on World Diabetes Day
Forum at InnoX Center brings institutions, clinicians and patient groups together to set priorities and practical steps for diabetes care.
On 14 November — World Diabetes Day — the Union of Associations of Diabetics of North Macedonia (SZDM) will host a National Forum in Skopje titled "Diabetes in North Macedonia – from priorities to concrete solutions" to push for improvements in care and quality of life for people living with diabetes.
Forum goals and topics
The event takes place at the InnoX Center in Skopje and is intended to open a structured dialogue among institutions, health professionals and patient organisations to identify priorities and agree concrete responses to the challenges faced by people with diabetes.
Discussions will focus on the availability and continuity of modern therapies and medical aids, better access to specialist examinations and health services, earlier diagnosis and prevention of complications, and expanded health education and patient support.
Opening remarks are scheduled from the Minister of Health, Sasho Klekovski; the director of the University Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases and president of the National Commission for Diabetes, Prof. Dr. Irfan Ahmeti; and the president of SZDM, Dimche Velev.
Organisers say the conclusions and proposals from the forum will be compiled into a document that sets out priorities and recommendations for institutional action and will be submitted to the competent bodies.
The forum is framed as a timely opportunity to translate policy priorities into specific measures that can improve continuity of care and patient outcomes across North Macedonia.
Photo: press material from the event
