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Eight Global Health Bodies Declare Diabetic Foot a World Health Priority in Bengaluru
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM
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Eight international health organisations signed a joint declaration in Bengaluru, urging the World Health Organization to elevate diabetic foot care to a global health priority.
Eight global health organisations gathered in Bengaluru to sign a joint declaration that calls for diabetic foot to be recognised as a World Health priority. The declaration, signed by representatives of the eight bodies, urges the World Health Organization and national health agencies to intensify surveillance, prevention and treatment programmes for diabetic foot complications.
Diabetic foot, a serious consequence of uncontrolled diabetes, leads to infections, ulcers and amputations, affecting millions worldwide. Health experts note that early detection and multidisciplinary care can dramatically reduce morbidity and health‑care costs.
The signatories said the declaration aims to mobilise research funding, standardise clinical guidelines and promote public awareness across countries. They hope the move will accelerate integration of diabetic foot care into existing diabetes programmes and improve outcomes for patients globally.
Diabetic foot, a serious consequence of uncontrolled diabetes, leads to infections, ulcers and amputations, affecting millions worldwide. Health experts note that early detection and multidisciplinary care can dramatically reduce morbidity and health‑care costs.
The signatories said the declaration aims to mobilise research funding, standardise clinical guidelines and promote public awareness across countries. They hope the move will accelerate integration of diabetic foot care into existing diabetes programmes and improve outcomes for patients globally.