DiaLeb 2024: Year in review ??
DiaLeb - National Diabetes Organization
A Lebanese non-for profit association created in 2010 which aims to promote diabetes awareness and prevention.
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on the progress made with the support of our volunteers, collaborators, and supporters. Despite the challenges our country faced, we strengthened advocacy, built global partnerships, and worked alongside our members to address the needs of our community. From global conferences to local screening campaigns across Lebanon, we focused on prevention by raising awareness about diabetes and its relation to other NCDs.
A special thank you to our donors supporting the #DiabetesMedication4All initiative, which provides essential diabetes medication to those in need.
Happy holidays from the DiaLeb team. We look forward to an impactful 2025.
Read through for some highlights throughout the year:?
January: Contributed to the Lebanon and MENA region section in NCD Alliance ’s Neglected and in Crisis: NCDs as a Priority in Humanitarian Settings report.
February: Participated in the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) Cardiometabolic Health & Obesity in Women Summit, Washington D.C.
March: Released a blog on women & diabetes discussing the impact of hormonal changes on diabetes management and offering tips for prevention and control.
April:?Held an educational session at Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - USEK with personal experiences from DiaLeb members Andrew and Pedro.
Christine Maalouf presented to over 50 global young leaders in diabetes on the role of social media as a tool for health advocacy, part of the International Diabetes Federation ’s Advocacy Academy sessions.
DiaLeb’s young leader in diabetes, Fatima Barakat, represented Lebanon at the World Health Organization Engagement Event for People with Lived Experience of Diabetes.
May: Attended the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, and joined international speakers at the International Diabetes Federation's side event Diabetes and Well-being: More than Access to Care.
June: Hosted a free screening day with Beirut Arab University at Orange Nassau Hospital in Tripoli for Global #FattyLiverDay, which resulted in 50 hepatic enzyme tests, 220 lipid profiles, 600 fasting blood glucose tests, and 40 HbA1c.?
July: Dr. Jackie Kassouf Maalouf was interviewed by Mike Betel, President of the Fatty Liver Alliance about the rise of type 2 diabetes and its link to liver diseases and other NCDs.
August: Became a member of the WHO Global Diabetes Compact Forum, demonstrating its commitment to supporting global health efforts.
September: Dr. Jackie Maalouf highlighted DiaLeb’s programs and how they align with the national NCD agenda, at Eastern Mediterranean NCD Alliance Partnership Building Workshop.
Held an awareness session focusing on the role of future physicians in holistic treatment to 100 medical students at the University of Balamand in Koura, North Lebanon.
October:?Dr. Jackie Maalouf was interviewed on Al-Araby TV to discuss Lebanon's healthcare challenges and DiaLeb's role in addressing them.
November: Partnered with Modern University for Business and Science (MUBS) 's Nutrition Department on a webinar, Innovative Strategies for a Healthier Tomorrow, attended by over 300 professionals.
Dr. Jackie Maalouf joined global experts for a webinar on World Diabetes Day hosted by the International Diabetes Federation and WHO.
Partnered with Rotaract Zgharta Zawie to conduct a screening campaign in Zgharta, Lebanon, to ~350 displaced families in 5 public schools.
December: Supported diabetes screenings as part of MUBS's "Together We Are Stronger" initiative for displaced families, amid the ongoing conflicts in Lebanon.
Diabetes advocate Political Analyst
1 个月Happy holidays to the amazing DiaLeb team! ???? It has been a privilege to contribute to such impactful initiatives this year. Reflecting on the milestones we've achieved together, I'm inspired by the dedication of our #volunteers, #collaborators, and #supporters. Looking forward to continuing our mission in #2025, creating a healthier future and advancing awareness and support for #diabetes and #NCDs. Here's to another year of meaningful progress! ?? #DiaLeb #nonprofit
PhD in Pharmaceutical and biological sciences- Microbiology
2 个月The best ??????
Country Chapter at Catalyst 2030
2 个月It’s truly inspiring to see the sustainable impact you’re creating through your work. Beyond supporting the community, you’re driving meaningful systems change while keeping people at the heart of it all. Wishing you continued success in this incredible journey!
VP International Diabetes Federation IDF / DiaLeb Founder & President
2 个月I couldn’t be prouder of our team’s impactful achievements in serving our community. Heartfelt thanks go to the dedicated volunteers, supportive partners, and generous donors who made it all possible. It’s an honor to lead such an incredible organization where people are always at the heart of everything we do!
Program Operations Coordinator - DiaLeb Biochemist - Lebanese University
2 个月Incredibly proud and grateful for everything we have accomplished in 2024, despite all the challenges along the way! Thank you to the team that made it all possible. Here’s to more success!????