Type 1 Diabetes Awareness and Screening – Walewale Health Center

Renel Ghana Foundation, with funding support from Panorama Global through the T1D Community Fund, conducted a Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) screening and sensitisation exercise at Walewale Health Center. A total of 45 children were screened and caregivers received education on the signs, symptoms and importance of early detection. No abnormal cases were recorded, and the activity reinforced the need for continued awareness and preventive education in underserved areas.

Overview

Renel Ghana Foundation partnered with Walewale Health Center to deliver community screening and health education aimed at improving early diagnosis and caregiver knowledge of T1D among children.

Purpose

• Promote early detection of Type 1 Diabetes through community screening and referral.
• Increase caregiver awareness of T1D signs, symptoms and urgent care needs.
• Strengthen links between families and local health services for follow‑up.
• Encourage ongoing preventive education in underserved communities.

Activities delivered

• Blood glucose screening and basic clinical checks for 45 children.
• Health education sessions for parents and caregivers on T1D signs and when to seek care.
• Distribution of information flyers and contact cards with local health centre details.
• Recording of screening data to inform follow‑up and outreach planning.

Participants and roles

• Renel Ghana Foundation: coordination, community mobilisation and follow‑up planning.
• Walewale Health Center staff: clinical screening, health education and referral guidance.
• Caregivers and children: screening participants and primary beneficiaries.
• Panorama Global (T1D Community Fund): financial support.