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Tayyab Afghani1, Samina Bano Khan2, Hassan Mansoor3
1Department of Orbit and Oculoplastics, Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Abstract:
Using WHO questionnaire known as TADDS(Tool for Assessment of Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetes Management System), a country wide survey was conducted to assess the health care system for diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic retinopathy (DR). This would also provide any evidence of the presence and usefulness of links between the two. A total of 190 key informants for DR and DM services from 47 districts were interviewed. The answers were reviewed and any disagreement was resolved through discussion with stakeholders'. The final results were disseminated. The results showed that diabetes is listed as a priority; national plan exists but programme has not been implemented. Health professionals are unaware about Ministry of Health guidelines. There is infrequent networking between DM and DR care providers. Transport and cost are the main barriers for accessing these services. Out of pocket expenses provide 55% of health care financing.
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