A leading civil society organization for diabetes awareness and prevention in the Kingdom of Bahrain since 1989
The Bahrain Diabetes Society was founded in 1989 as a nonprofit civil organization affiliated with the Ministry of Social Development in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In 1992, the Society joined the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), becoming part of a global network of more than 240 societies in 160 countries.
Over more than 35 years, the Society has grown from a small initiative into a comprehensive system serving thousands of individuals every year through screening, education, and psychosocial support programs.
The Bahrain Diabetes Society was founded as a nonprofit civil organization affiliated with the Ministry of Social Development.
The Society became a member of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and part of the global network.
Launch of children's camp programs, support groups, and major institutional partnerships.
Over 50,000 free screenings yearly, 150 events, and 30 active institutional partnerships.
A health-conscious Bahraini community whose members live a dignified life free of diabetes complications, with easy access to the best care and support for patients.
To educate the community and people with diabetes on the latest healthcare developments and how to avoid complications, and to partner with relevant bodies to improve care and prevention.
Credibility, transparency, collaboration, commitment to documented scientific knowledge, respect for the dignity of every patient, and volunteer work in a spirit of teamwork.
Spreading accurate knowledge about diabetes, its types, and complications among community members.
Encouraging early detection and adoption of healthy lifestyles to reduce incidence rates.
Providing specialized educational programs for patients and healthcare practitioners to improve self-management.
Supporting patients and families psychologically and socially, and securing a supportive environment for positive coexistence with the condition.
Collaborating with academic and research institutions to develop local knowledge about diabetes.
Strengthening cooperation with the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization, and transferring best practices.
A select group of doctors, specialists, and volunteers who lead the Society's mission
A strategic partner in all awareness and health screening programs across the Kingdom.
Active membership since 1992, with ongoing coordination with the Middle East & North Africa region.
A research and educational partnership to strengthen community awareness and early detection.
