About the IIF

The lack access to insulin in developing countries leads to a high rate of avoidable deaths in those suffering from Type 1 diabetes. While globally there is no shortage in insulin production, there are still many individuals with Type 1 diabetes who do not have access to a reliable supply of insulin and therefore specific supply solutions need to be found at country and regional level.
The IIF’s Mission is to:
Create sustainable nation-wide access to affordable and reliable sources of insulin through projects that improve distribution and the educated use of insulin by people with Type 1 diabetes currently unable to obtain it.

• To improve the access to insulin for people with Type 1 diabetes by:
  • Increasing the availability of insulin through improved tendering arrangements; and
    
  • Improving distribution to and storage of insulin at Regional and District levels.
    
• To improve efficacy and sustainability of diabetes management for people with Type 1 diabetes by:
  • Increasing the awareness of appropriate acquisition, use and storage of insulin;
    
  • Improving diabetes monitoring by local health personnel, people with Type 1 diabetes and their carers.
    
• To collect accurate information on diabetes prevalence, incidence and morbidity/mortality in participating countries to help local country health authorities plan for future health programmes.
  
• To advocate for and foster research into improving the access to insulin.
  
• To secure commitment by government health departments or other competent health organisations to give the highest priority to the sustained provision of insulin to those whose life depends upon it
  

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