The Maltese Diabetes Association

Our Association is a voluntary non-governmental organisation aimed at educating its members and the general public on diabetes and how to prevent complications arising from it.

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and to work towards a future with fewer complications and more awareness on this condition. There are over 30,000 persons in Malta who have been diagnosed with diabetes. This number is set to double by 2010.

Statistics also show that there are hundreds if not thousands who probably have the condition but don't know it. The Association was set up in 1981 and at present has a membership of just over 1000 members. During the past two decades a lot of work has been done thanks to the excellent work carried out by the following persons who occupied leading roles within the Association: Mr. Tancred Zammit, Dr. Antoine G. Schranz and Professor Joseph Azzopardi.

An undated photo showing a council meeting under the Presidency of Dr Antoine G. Schranz (centre). On his right is the late Mr Tancred Zammit, founder and pioneer of the Association.

The Association is currently led by a team of dedicated persons who are either diabetics or parents of diabetic children. The Executive Council is led by Ms Anna Zammit Mc Keon, as President. Ms Zammit Mc Keon is also the first woman to occupy the highest post within the Association.

The Association has its headquarters within the British Legion premises at 111, Melita Street, Valletta. Previously the Association operated from different offices in South Street, Valletta.

Above: The Inauguration of the first headquarters of the Association in South Street, Valletta
by the Hon. Dr. Louis Galea, Minister for Social Policy.