TRANSITION FROM A DONOR-SUPPORTED PROJECT TO A NATIONAL DIABETES PROGRAMME: LESSONS FROM TANZANIA

 In 2019 a review was published on the impact of insulin donation programmes in ten low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) over the period 2009-2015.  This study led to the formulation of a ten-step process for the transition from a donation-supported project towards a national diabetes programme. Tanzania has been in the process of such a transition since 2005. Despite some remaining challenges, development of the diabetes programme in Tanzania can in many ways be considered successful and may serve as an example for other countries. In this policy brief an analysis is presented of the factors contributing to its achievements, and a few lessons learnt in the transition.