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Senegal raises insulin subsidy to 520 million CFA francs

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Senegal’s insulin subsidy has now reached 520 million CFA francs, up from 300 million, while antidiabetic medicines are available in public pharmacies. The Health Ministry also plans a targeted annual check-up to strengthen diabetes prevention, according to its director of the fight against disease, Mamadou Moustapha Diop.

The Senegalese state has increased the subsidy for insulin from 300 million to 520 million CFA francs, Moustapha Diop, director of the fight against disease, said, as quoted by Dakaractu. Antidiabetic medicines are also available from the National Supply Pharmacy, according to the Health Ministry official.

The Health Ministry also plans to introduce the Targeted Annual Check-up (BAC), a prevention system adapted to each person’s age, sex and risk factors. A minimum check-up has already been approved to encourage Senegalese people to undergo regular tests and prevent diseases that are costly for the state, Moustapha Diop said, as quoted by Dakaractu.

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