IDF (International Diabetes Federation) with 230 member associations worldwide convenes 2015 World Diabetes Congress in Vancouver.

Founded in 1968, Iranian Diabetes Society has been IDF full member since 1969. There were over 4.5 million cases of diabetes in Iran in 2014 that will rise to 6 million in 2016 according to Iranian MOH Deputy Minister. IDF in partnership with its member associations developed the first Global Diabetes Scorecard designed to track the progress that national governments are making on diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Data have been collected and countries measured on their actions in six critical areas: National diabetes plans and policies; Health systems and access to care; Monitoring and surveillance systems; Government budgeting and finance for diabetes; Engagement and rights; National adoption of the global monitoring framework for NCDs.

Download the scorecard for Iran here or access the full report at www.idf.org/global-diabetes-scorecard

The scientific programme of the World Diabetes Congress 2015 will showcase the latest advances in diabetes research, epidemiology and management. By bringing together 300 international speakers the congress will provide delegates with 220 hours of scientific sessions as well as over 1000 posters. The programme streams are: - Basic & Clinical Science - Diabetes in Indigenous Peoples - Education & Integrated Care - Global Challenges in Health - Living with Diabetes - Public Health & Epidemiology

Physicians, scientists, nurses, educators and other healthcare professionals, as well as government officials, policy makers and representatives from 230 IDF Member Associations will gather to learn, discover and connect.

The Diabetes Atlas report will be launched at the World Diabetes Congress in Vancouver.

To read the executive summery please click here

Dr. Shima Naghavi, Director of International Affairs