The Ethiopian Diabetes Association was established on January 23, 1984 G.C (1976E.C) for the purpose of providing a forum to diabetes patients so that they can discuss ways of prevention, the provision of information and treatment for all affected by diabetes. The initiative came from Ethiopian Medical Association, health care professionals and people who live with diabetes at the time. It is the first patient based association in the country.
The Ethiopian Diabetes Association is a non-for-profit charity whose objective is to bring about meaningful changes in diabetes prevention, control, care and treatment in Ethiopia
