International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
Diabetes in the workplace
Fact sheet
13 Nov 2025
This factsheet provides key insights and statistics related to managing diabetes in the workplace.
Fact sheet
13 Nov 2025
This factsheet provides key insights and statistics related to managing diabetes in the workplace.
12 Nov 2025
Global research from the International Diabetes Federation reveals that one in three employees with diabetes has considered leaving their job due to concerns about how they might be treated at work.12 November 2025, Brussels, Belgium: Two-fifths [40%] of employees living with diabetes reported negative treatment in the workplace because of their condition, according to a new global study cond...
12 Nov 2025
10 Nov 2025
Last month, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean unanimously adopted resolution EM/RC72/R.4 on palliative care, advancing a comprehensive, system-wide approach to relieve serious health-related suffering across the Region. The resolution represents an important step for the region in recognizing the importance of holistic and compassionate care...
10 Nov 2025
07 Nov 2025
Why it mattersAcross the United Nations system, the recognition of mental health as a fundamental human right has deepened over the past decade. Yet, despite growing global attention, no dedicated UN resolution has centered the mental health and well-being of children and youth as a distinct development, health, and human rights priority, nor does a unified narrative exist that fully addresses the...
07 Nov 2025
04 Nov 2025
As part of World Diabetes Day, ADJ Diabetes Brasil launched a public campaign in São Paulo focused on early symptom recognition and self-care. Held on 13–14 November at Barra Funda - one of the city’s largest transit hubs - the initiative offered free activities including an illustrative and interactive “restaurant” with nutrition guidance, at-home exercise demonstrations, bloo...
04 Nov 2025
04 Nov 2025
For World Diabetes Day this 14 November, the International Diabetes Federation have launched a campaign calling on everyone to know more and do more for diabetes at work. An estimated 589 million adults are living with diabetes. 7 in 10 are of working age. Many face challenges in the workplace such as stigma, discrimination, exclusion, anxiety and lack of access to care and support for...
04 Nov 2025
04 Nov 2025
by James Sale, United for Global Mental HealthThere we are, mental health had its major debut at a UN High-Level Meeting (HLM) last week. But was it a success? I worked on it for 18 months and I think it was.Process Is KeyWhilst in the 2018 third HLM on NCDs political declaration mental health was explicitly named as a topic for the next HLM, it was far from certain that mental health would have s...
04 Nov 2025
Database
01 Nov 2025
This page offers guidance and practical resources to help countries incorporate antimicrobial-resistance considerations into their national cancer control plans (NCCPs).
01 Nov 2025
FRESH AIR 4 Life is a four-year implementation science research programme that commenced in January 2023 in five countries with 13 partners. Building on FRESHAIR that IPCRG initiated back in 2010, it will develop context-specific interventions to reduce tobacco and air pollution exposure in disadvantaged populations.This time, led by Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), working...
01 Nov 2025
Publication
31 Oct 2025
The GBCI Breast Cancer Advocacy Toolkit is designed to support stakeholders (governments, NGOs, health organizations, advocates) in planning and executing impactful Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaigns aligned with WHO’s Global Breast Cancer Ini...
Guide
31 Oct 2025
Are you a primary health professional, a community worker, a radiology or pathology professional, or a trainer on breast cancer early detection?This new flexible and interactive e-learning course is for you. It provides an overview of key sections fr...
Report
31 Oct 2025
The Atlas of Palliative Care in the Americas (2025) is a region-specific mapping and analysis report that assesses the state of palliative care across the Americas region. It uses indicators aligned with the World Health Organization’s public-healt...