Senegal Diabetes: Progression and Concerns
- Diabetes prevalence in Senegal has increased to 4.2% in 2024, up from 3.4% in 2015, according to a national survey on non-communicable diseases known as Steps.
- The increase highlights a growing public health concern in Senegal and underscores the need for continued investment in prevention, early detection, and management of diabetes.
- About Assad: The Senegalese Association for Support and Assistance to Diabetics (Assad) plays a vital role in raising awareness, providing support to individuals living with diabetes, and advocating...
Diabetes Prevalence Rising in Senegal
Published November 10, 2025
Diabetes prevalence in Senegal has increased to 4.2% in 2024, up from 3.4% in 2015, according to a national survey on non-communicable diseases known as Steps. The findings were announced on Friday,November 9,2024,by Professor Maïmouna Ndour Mbaye,Director of the Marc Sankalé Antidiabetic Center,during a press conference hosted by the Senegalese Association for Support and Assistance to Diabetics (Assad).
The increase highlights a growing public health concern in Senegal and underscores the need for continued investment in prevention, early detection, and management of diabetes. The Steps survey provides crucial data for informing national health strategies and resource allocation to combat the rising tide of non-communicable diseases.