Maltese Diabetes Association
Ghaqda Maltija Kontra id-Dijabete 
 

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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.

 

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 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.

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.


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


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Photos showing two activities during Professor Joseph Azzopardi's term as President of the Association.

The Executive Council

The Executive Council for the period 2002/2004 is made up as follows:-

Ms Anna Zammit Mc Keon
President


Mr Chris. J. Delicata
Vice President


Mr Giulio Spiteri
Secretary


Mr John Falzon
Treasurer


Ms Moira Grixti
Education Officer


Ms Frances Attard
Member


Mr Gejtu Barbara
Member


M r Gordon Zammit 
Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The current President of the Association, Ms Anna Zammit Mc Keon with
His Excellency Professor Guido De Marco, President of Malta

 

Services

The Maltese Diabetes Association offers the following services:-

  •  Monthly Educational Talks for persons suffering from Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes.
  •  Family Support Group
  •  Juvenile Diabetes Support Group
  •  Weekend "Live-ins" for teenage members.
  •  Annual Summer Camp for Juvenile and Teenage members.
  •  Weekly Nursing Service
  •  Reduced prices for diabetic related products
  •  An in-house magazine offering a wide range of articles.

Association's Publication

The Association issues a magazine, "Id-Dijabete w Sahhtek". It is distributed to all members, hospitals, private clinics and leading pharmacies. It includes various informative articles, recipes, professional advise and regular updates from the International Diabetes Federation. The Editorial Board is made up as follows:-


EDITOR - Mr Giulio Spiteri

DEPUTY EDITOR - Mr Chris J. Delicata

MEMBERS - Ms Anna Zammit Mc Keon, Ms Frances Attard
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