HumAn-1
5th Symposium on Diabetes in Humanitarian Crises
October 16–17, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland
Photo credit: Jospin Mwisha,
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
This year, we received many abstract submissions and have listed the accepted poster abstracts below, which highlight the latest research and field experiences related to diabetes in humanitarian crises.
Poster Abstracts
Experiences of Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes in Palestine: Exploring Challenges to Diabetes Care
Sadder F, Nemer M.
Runner Up
A Study of Pharmaceutical Supply Dynamics for People with Type 1 Diabetes in Ukraine During Martial Law
Vlasenko I.
Runner Up
Access restricted, rationing prevalent: Conclusions from T1International’s Out-of-Pocket Expense Survey of people living with type 1 diabetes globally 2024
Toavs C, Kasper S, Mitchell C, Tahir M, Kamau Y, Pereira e Silva Gaspar SH, Gomez P, Braune K, Pfiester E.
Runner Up
Evaluating Integrated NCD-MH Primary Care Services for Type II Diabetes: A Retrospective Quantitative Study in Conflict-Affected Settings in Iraq and Nigeria
Fuhs A, Melaku Y, Melis S.
Runner Up
Evaluation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program in Palestine: Implementation, achievements, Outcomes and Lessons Learned
Allabadi H, Aghabekian V, Eita RA, Shahin Y, Shakhra K, El Din LN, Khammash U.
Runner Up
Health system barriers and facilitators to support integrated diabetes care in North and South Kivu provinces, Democratic Republic of Congo: A Rapid Appraisal Study
Nyalundja AD, Muhanzi GA, Lukula MA, Bahizire E, Munane SB, Bapolisi A, Cikomola AG, Shindano TA, Lubambo G, Perel P, Roberts B, Cikomola JC.
Runner Up
Insulin Regimen Patterns in UNRWA Fields: Gaps and Opportunities in Type 1 Diabetes Care
Elkhatib Z, Ballout G, Alfudoli H, Seita A.
Runner Up
Interinstitutional training on diabetes and diabetic foot management in LMIC and humanitarian settings
Perone SA, Castellsague-Perolini M, Bourgeois A, Chappuis F, Savoy C, Jornayvaz F, Gariani K, Pataky Z, Vuagnat H, Benyaich A, Perrier A, Ha Van G, Kleinebreil L, Nair HKR, Abbas ZG, Cruzado Castro L.
Runner Up
No diabetic patients left behind: UNRWA's emergency response to ensure diabetic care in north of West Bank of Palestine amid the escalations
Ramadan M, Elkhatib Z, Albeik S, Akihiro S.
Runner Up
Outcomes and Lessons from the Integrated NCD–Humanitarian Response in Jordan (2020–2025)
Ireifij A, Saket S, Nsour A, Royal Health Awareness Society.
Runner Up
The Impact of COVID-19 on Diabetes Complications: A secondary data analysis in Conflict-Affected Populations in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Nyalundja AD, Muhanzi GA, Lukula MA, Bahizire E, Munane SB, Bapolisi A, Cikomola FG, Shindano TA, Lubambo G, Perel P, Roberts B, Cikomola JC.
Runner Up
Living with Diabetes in a Conflict Zone: Mothers’ Voices from Gaza
Abdo S, Jaffal R, ELour I, Najjar S, Musadder H, Albeik S, Seita A.
Runner Up
Cardiometabolic Disease Care and Prevention Innovations in Humanitarian Settings
Patel S.
Runner Up
Report of the 3rd Annual Symposium on Diabetes in Humanitarian Crises
Prepared By: The International Alliance for Diabetes Action
Find the official report here.