The Diabetes Prevention Law

Brief:

ARPIM, in partnership with key stakeholders, launched an advocacy and communication campaign to drive legislative change for diabetes prevention and early diagnosis. The goal was to rally political, medical, and civil society support for the adoption of a national prevention law.

Solution:

A three-phase strategy was implemented:
Phase 1: Research & Coalition Building (2019) 

– Established The Romanian Diabetes Forum, uniting 10 medical societies, 2 professional colleges, 10 patient associations, and authorities.
Conducted 6+ months of consultations with medical and policy experts. 

Phase 2: Legislative Advocacy & Awareness (2020)
Engaged 150+ political decision-makers across all parties.
Ran a public awareness campaign on diabetes prevention.
Launched a social media campaign to educate the public on early diagnosis. 

Phase 3: Implementation & Expansion (2022 – Ongoing) 
– Introduced pilot screening programs in 4 localities. 
– Partnered with pharmacists’ associations for free diabetes risk assessments in pharmacies. 

Results:

Impact

This project not only changed legislation but also reshaped Romania’s approach to diabetes prevention. By aligning political will, medical expertise, and public awareness, it set a new standard for proactive healthcare policy.