About Us
Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) was established in 2006 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah, the late Amir of the State of Kuwait, and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) to address the rising prevalence of diabetes in Kuwait.
According to World Health Organization estimates, Kuwait is ranked amongst the top countries in the world in obesity and subsequently in diabetes prevalence. Since its inauguration in 2006, Dasman Diabetes Institute has been striving to address the diabetes epidemic in Kuwait through advanced diabetes research, integrated prevention, training, and education.
Our Mission
The Institute’s mission is to prevent, control and mitigate the impact of diabetes and related conditions in Kuwait, through effective programs of research, education, training and health promotion, thereby improve the quality of life of the population.
Our Vision
The vision of the Institute is to be the leading diabetes institute in the Middle East and North African region and to be recognized internationally as an Institute of higher standards. The Institute plans its strategies focusing on this vision.
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