About the Task Force
The Task Force on Insulin and Other Essential Diabetes Medicines and Technologies was set up by IDF to meet the challenges posed by the lack of access to and availability of insulin and diabetes supplies in many countries of the world.
The IDF Task Force on Insulin, Test Strips and Other Diabetes Supplies: promoting access to care for everyone with diabetes, article published in Diabetes Voice, Volume 51 Special Issue, November 2006.
The remit of the Task Force is to provide support to member associations with regard to access, affordability and other issues relating to insulin, test strips and other diabetes supplies at national and international levels.
The objectives of the Task Force are to:
- help provide access to and information on products and supplies in IDF member countries.
- be an advocate for programmes and services for the under-served and low-resource communities.
- help ensure delivery of supplies and support services to people affected by diabetes.
The core activities of the Task Force cover:
- Insulin
- Syringes
- Meters and blood test strips
- Urine test strips
- Guidelines for supplies during emergencies and disasters
- Partnerships with interested parties and organizations
- Education, communication and advocacy
- Special projects/programmes such as the IDF Life for a Child Program
Chair: Larry Deeb, USA
Silver Bahendeka, Uganda
Neil Donelan, Australia
Antoinette Moran, USA
Graham Ogle, Australia
Manuel Vera, Cuba
John Yudkin, UK
The Task Force also includes representatives from major companies manufacturing insulin, test strips and other diabetes supplies. The Task Force invites all major companies with established track records of manufacturing insulin, test strips and other diabetes supplies to join the group.
