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A new home for podiatrists, pedorthists and foot health professionals across the Middle East, Africa, Central and South Asia and India.
Bengaluru Declaration Calls for Diabetic Foot to Be a World Health Priority
Eight international organisations, including the International Federation of Podiatrists, signed a joint declaration at DFSICON 2026 and plan a global alliance.
Saudi Arabia Launches Walk Safe National Diabetic Foot Programme
The Ministry of Health, the Saudi Diabetic Foot Association, the Saudi Interventional Radiology Society and Boston Scientific have launched a two-year programme.
Pakistan Gets 24-Hour Diabetic Foot Helpline
A Karachi institute has launched a round-the-clock helpline offering guidance and referrals to people with diabetes who develop foot wounds.
Footcare Reaches 171 Rural Health Centres Across Pakistan
A World Diabetes Foundation project is adding footcare and referral capacity to rural diabetes services, including training cobblers to make protective footwear.
Namibia Sets New Rules for Podiatrists
New regulations under the Health Professions Act 2024 replace 1976 chiropodist rules and set out qualifications and scope of practice for podiatrists.
Nigeria Has No Podiatry School, Warns UK-Based Podiatrist
Dr Gerald Agbarakwe says the absence of podiatry training leaves diabetic foot disease to be treated only once complications become severe.
IPACON 2026 Brings 400 Delegates to Hyderabad for Limb Salvage
The Indian Podiatry Association national congress gathered more than 400 delegates and 50 faculty in Hyderabad to focus on preventing amputations.
Hyderabad Opens Dedicated Wound Healing and Limb Salvage Institution
A dedicated centre for advanced wound healing, limb preservation and preventive podiatry has opened in Hyderabad, alongside a public foot care campaign.
World Diabetes Day 2026: Why Early Action Must Include the Feet
The International Diabetes Federation has chosen Early action on diabetes as its 2026-27 theme. Foot health teams have a central role to play.