AVALON – NGO FOUNDATION
action via adequate loyalty in optimal nutrition
In Cameroon, the prevalence of diabetes in adults (rural & urban areas) is currently estimated at 18% with as much as 80% of people living with diabetes who are currently unaware / undiagnosed in this population. While the prevalence of hypertension spans from 30% (rural settings) to 50% (urban milieu) with undiagnosed / unaware population of 76%
GOAL
At the National level, Ministry of Health data in Cameroonian adults based on cross sectional surveys show ten fold increase in prevalence. We are hoping to streamline those numbers through our AVALON NGO FOUNDATION contributions to the less privileged majority in our society who are challenged by low health seeking behavior and limited management strategies due to high maintenance costs, backed by extreme financial limitation
01.
INTRODUCTION
Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes are both aspects of metabolic syndrome; a condition that includes obesity and cardiovascular disease. Both may have some underlying causes in common and they share certain risk factors, which equally contribute to worsening of each others symptoms. Proper management often improves patient outcomes in situations where lifestyle changes in nutrition are attained and sustained.
02.
VISION AND MISSION
Vision: Supporting low income countries (starting with Cameroon) to create a diabetes and hypertension free life through outreach activities such as screening, counselling, sensitization and organizing seminars to dissipate information.
Mission: To lead the fight against diabetes and hypertension by:
preventing the onset and consequences of diabetes and hypertension.
helping those affected by diabetes and hypertension to lead healthy lives.
03.
CORE OBJECTIVES
Provide blood pressure and blood glucose machines to communities, healthcare centers and individuals thus facilitate primary screening (identifying a risk before the disease) and secondary screening (detecting existing asymptomatic disease)
Establish counselling programs to:
- Address psychological and emotional recovery through multidisciplinary support from a vast array of healthcare professionals like nutritionist, pharmacist, endocrinologist, cardiologist, and fitness instructors.
- Promote a shared decision making approach to create individualized care plans.
- Follow up and regular checks to ensure treatment is effective and goals are being met.
Sensitizing the public about the strong, often invisible link between High Blood Sugar (Diabetes) and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
PROGRAM COMPONENTS AND SCOPE
With organized, up-to-date records, you can make decisions faster and manage your finances without worry.
Implementation of objectives
Partner with healthcare establishments, individuals and NGOs to prioritize free screening, counselling and sensitization.
Optimization of objectives
Open a restaurant (non profit establishment) to target special needs diets that cater to all nutrition and hydration plans.
Future objective
Envisage creating a non profit critical care center which renders a holistic approach for persons with life threatening illnesses that result from poorly controlled diabetes and hypertension.
Report on Activities
Health talk at the Limbe Regional Hospital Antenatal Ward on Gestational Diabetes and Gestational Hypertension given by a team of five nurses and authorized by the Director of the Regional Hospital Limbe through the Medical adviser (please see letter and photo attached).
NOVEMBER 2022 DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH IN BLUE T-SHIRTS
Community outreach in the Buea District Area to mobilize the population on early blood pressure and blood sugar screening. Sensitization activities that promote prevention rather than cure by a team of five nurses (please see photo attached).
MAY 2023 HYPERTENSION AWARENESS MONTH IN RED T-SHIRTS
Seminar on the effects of diabetes and hypertension in pregnancy, on the kidneys, the brain, and overall health, accompanied by free screening for blood sugar and blood pressure. This was conducted in the Club 88 Emana Salle De Fete Hall, alongside the inauguration of Avalon Cuisine Restaurant situated in Lycee Biyem Assi Opposite Express Union, Yaoundé (please see photos attached).
AUGUST 2024
