Sunday, December 17, 2023

KMU Healthcare Quality and Risk Management Certification Ceremony

 




Khyber Medical University (KMU) organized a grand function to welcome the participants of Batch II and  a certificate distribution ceremony was also organized among the participants of Batch I.  It may be recalled that Batch 1 participants successfully completed a six-month certification program in Healthcare Quality and Risk Management.

Vice chancellor Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq acknowledged the participants of the event for their determination to advance the quality of healthcare and distributed certificates to the participants. VC KMU highlighted the critical need to prioritize quality and patient safety in healthcare delivery and emphasized the critical role of healthcare providers in society.

During his address, VC KMU Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq shedlight on the importance of quality and patient safety, supported by relevant statistics on adverse events. He advocated for a proactive approach to mitigate such events, illustrating how emphasizing quality not only reduces morbidity but also leads to significant cost savings by averting excessive resource utilization.

Recognizing the dedication and contributions of the healthcare community, VC KMU engaged with Batch-1 participants representing diverse roles within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa institutions, eliciting their invaluable feedback. Their enthusiastic testimonials, spanning consultants, junior doctors, nurses, paramedics, managers, chief executive officers, and Assistant professors, hailed the program as enriching and commendable.

The comprehensive certification program, crafted and executed by seasoned professionals with extensive experience from the UK Healthcare Commission and certifications from the Diplomate American Board in Healthcare Quality, mirrors KMU's unwavering pursuit of excellence. Dr. Abdul Jalil Khan Director, and Dr. Muhammad Hussam Khan, Course Coordinator, alongside Dr. Haseeb and other eminent figures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa institutions, ensure rigorous standards in the program.

The ceremony concluded with the announcement of Batch-2 of the Healthcare Quality and Risk Management Program, set to commence on December 23, 2023. This initiative underscores KMU's steadfast commitment to equipping healthcare professionals with the requisite knowledge and skills to elevate patient care standards.

 

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Admission Notice for Master in Health Professions Education in Khyber Medical University for the session 2022

 Admissions are being announced in the Khyber Medical University, Peshawar KPK in the Program of Master in Health Professions Education. This is a degree most needed for Educationist in the field of Medical Sciences. Specially for the faculty of Medical, Dental Colleges, Nursing Institutes and Allied Health Sciences.

Eligibility for admission is 

  • MBBS, BDS, MD or equivalent qualification recognized by PM&DC / PMC
  • BS / M.Sc Nursing Sciences (Recognized by Pakistan Nursing Council)
  • DPt / MSc Physiotherapy
  • BS / MSc Paramedics 
  • Pharm D
  • MSc Physcology
  • BS /MSc Prosthetics and Orthotics

Last date for form submission is 22nd August 2022

Application form can be downloaded from here 

 


 

 

 

Monday, December 21, 2020

Friday, December 11, 2020

Walk in interview at Public Health Reference Laboratory Hayatabad Phase 5 Peshawar

Jobs announcement in PHRL 

 (Public Health Reference Laboratory)  Peshawar

PHRL Announces Jobs for different categories

 

Working Hours: The working week is usually 40 hours. Some additional hours may be required to perform shifts and on-call duties in case of emergencies. Candidates with relevant experience will be preferred. For all of the above posts, a walk-in-interview is arranged on 15th of december 2020Tuesday at 9:00 AM in Khyber Medical University Phase 5  Near PDA Building Hayatabad, Peshawar.


Note: The interested candidates are directed to bring original documents and a copy of all educational documents, along with CNIC and two photographs




 

 

 Detailed job descriptions are as under

  1.  Post Name: Molecular Biologist/Lab Technologist/Microbiologist

Post Type: Daily wage, rolling basis

No. of Posts: 4

Roles and responsibilities: The candidate will carry out the routine and extra work in lab and will perform tasks that allow the lab technicians and other lab staff to perform routine laboratory tests and processes involved in reporting in KP-Public Health Reference Laboratory (PHRL) , Peshawar.

During an outbreak, the extent and nature of the job will change. Other duties under the scope of technician may also be assigned depending on the situation.

Salary: Fixed salary

Working hours: The working week is usually 40 hours. Some additional hours may be required to perform shifts and on-call duties in case of emergencies.

Required qualification: BS MLT/Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry (4 years) and M.Phil/MS/PhD in relevant field or equivalent degree awarded after 18 years of education in the relevant field with no 3rd division in the academic career from HEC recognized university/institute.

Age: 24 to 35 Years

Experience: Experience in a Public Health Lab will be preferred.

No TA/DA will be provided.


 

  1. Post Name: Junior Molecular Biologist/Lab Superintendent/Junior Microbiologist

Post Type: Daily wage, rolling basis

No. of Posts: 1

Roles and responsibilities: The candidate will carry out the routine and extra work in lab and will perform tasks for routine laboratory tests and processes involved in reporting in KP-Public Health Reference Laboratory (PHRL) , Peshawar.

During an outbreak, the extent and nature of the job will change. Other duties under the scope of technician may also be assigned depending on the situation.

Salary: Fixed salary

Working Hours: The working week is usually 40 hours. Some additional hours may be required to perform shifts and on-call duties in case of emergencies.

Required qualification: BS MLT/Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry (4 years). Candidates with MPhil/PhD will get extra marks

Age: 22-35 Years

Experience: Experience in a Public Health Lab will be preferred.

No TA/DA will be provided.


 

  1. Post Name: Lab Technician

Post Type: Daily wage, rolling basis

No. of Posts: 12

Roles and responsibilities: The candidate will carry out the routine and extra work in lab and will perform tasks for routine laboratory tests and processes involved in reporting in KP-Public Health Reference Laboratory (PHRL) , Peshawar.

During an outbreak, the extent and nature of the job will change. Other duties under the scope of technician may also be assigned depending on the situation.

Salary: Fixed salary

Working Hours: The working week is usually 40 hours. Some additional hours may be required to perform shifts and on-call duties in case of emergencies.

Required qualification: BS MLT/Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Biotechology/Biochemistry (4 years)

Age: 22-35 Years

Experience: Experience in a Public Health Lab will be preferred.

No TA/DA will be provided.


 

  1. Post Name: Lab Assistant

Post Type: Daily wage, rolling basis

No. of Posts: 3

Roles and responsibilities: The candidate will carry out the routine and extra work in lab and will perform tasks for routine laboratory tests and processes involved in reporting in KP-Public Health Reference Laboratory (PHRL) , Peshawar.

During an outbreak, the extent and nature of the job will change. Other duties under the scope of technician may also be assigned depending on the situation.

Salary: Fixed salary

Working Hours: The working week is usually 40 hours. Some additional hours may be required to perform shifts and on-call duties in case of emergencies.

Required qualification: Matric with Science in 2nd Division and 7 years ‘experience in the relevant field in BPS-5

OR FSc in Ist Division (for fresh appointments)

Age: 18-30 Years

Experience: Experience in a Public Health Lab will be preferred.

No TA/DA will be provided.


 

  1. Post Name: Data Entry Operators

Post Type: Daily wage, rolling basis

No. of Posts: 16

Roles and responsibilities: The candidate will carry out the routine and extra work in lab and will perform tasks for routine laboratory tests and processes involved in reporting in KP-Public Health Reference Laboratory (PHRL) , Peshawar.

During an outbreak, the extent and nature of the job will change. Other duties under the scope of technician may also be assigned depending on the situation.

Salary: Fixed salary

Working Hours: The working week is usually 40 hours. Some additional hours may be required to perform shifts and on-call duties in case of emergencies.

Required qualification: BA/BSc, BS in any field. However, preference will be given to candidates with MS Office working skills and database experience.

Age: 18-35 Years

Experience: Experience in a Public Health Lab will be preferred.

No TA/DA will be provided.


 

  1. Post Name: Office Assistant cum computer operator

Post Type: Daily wage, rolling basis

No of posts: 1

Roles and responsibilities: The candidate will carry out administrative work as assigned by the administration of PHRL, will maintain record of all activities of PHRL and any other responsibility given by administration of PHRL..

Salary: Fixed salary

Working Hours: The working week is usually 40 hours. Some additional hours may be required to perform shifts and on-call duties in case of emergencies.

Basic mandatory qualification: First class Master’s degree or 16 year of education from an HEC recognized University/ Institution Or Second Class Masters Degree / LLB with 5 years experience in the relevant field in government or semi government/ autonomous bodies. However, preference will be given to candidates with MS Office working skills and database experience.

Age: 20-40 Years

Experience: Experience in a Lab will be preferred.

No TA/DA will be provided.


 

  1. Post Name: Account Assistant

Post Type: Daily wage, rolling basis

No of posts: 1

Roles and responsibilities: The candidate will carry out administrative work and account work as assigned by the administration of PHRL, will maintain record of all financial activities of PHRL and any other responsibility given by administration of PHRL.

Salary: Fixed salary

Working Hours: The working week is usually 40 hours. Some additional hours may be required to perform shifts and on-call duties in case of emergencies.

Basic mandatory qualification: First class Master’s degree or 16 year of education from an HEC recognized University/ Institution Or Second Class Masters Degree / LLB with 5 years experience in the relevant field in government or semi government/ autonomous bodies. A degree in accounts will be preferred.

Age: 20-40 Years

Experience: Experience in a Lab and experience in accounting will be preferred.

No TA/DA will be provided.


 

  1. Post Name: Store Supervisor

Post Type: Daily wage, rolling basis

No of posts: 1

Roles and responsibilities: The candidate will carry out store related activities, procurement and admin work as assigned by the administration of PHRL, will maintain record of all activities of PHRL and any other responsibility given by administration of PHRL..

Salary: Fixed salary

Working Hours: The working week is usually 40 hours. Some additional hours may be required to perform shifts and on-call duties in case of emergencies.

Basic mandatory qualification: BA/BSc, BS in any field. However, preference will be given to candidates with MS Office working skills and database experience.

Age: 20-35 Years

Experience: Experience in a Lab will be preferred.

No TA/DA will be provided.


 

  1. Post Name: Assistant Director Administration

Post Type: Daily wage, rolling basis

No of posts: 1

Roles and responsibilities: The candidate will carry out administrative work and account work as assigned by the administration of PHRL, will maintain record of all financial activities of PHRL and any other responsibility given by administration of PHRL.

Salary: Fixed salary

Working Hours: The working week is usually 40 hours. Some additional hours may be required to perform shifts and on-call duties in case of emergencies.

Basic mandatory qualification: First class Master’s degree or 16 year of education from an HEC recognized University/ Institution Or Second Class Masters Degree / LLB with 5 years experience in the relevant field in government or semi government/ autonomous bodies. A degree in accounts will be preferred.

Age: 20-40 Years

Experience: Experience in a Lab and experience in accounting will be preferred.

No TA/DA will be provided.

 

  1. Post Name: Assistant Director Quality Enhancement

Post Type: Daily wage, rolling basis

No of posts: 1

Roles and responsibilities: The candidate will carry out the routine and extra work in lab and will perform tasks that allow the lab technicians and other lab staff to perform routine laboratory tests and processes involved in reporting in KP-Public Health Reference Laboratory (PHRL), Peshawar.

During an outbreak, the extent and nature of the job will change. Other duties under the scope of technician may also be assigned depending on the situation.

Salary: Fixed salary

Working hours: The working week is usually 40 hours. Some additional hours may be required to perform shifts and on-call duties in case of emergencies.

Required qualification: BS MLT/Microbiology/MolecularBiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Pharmacy/Pharmacology (4 years) and M.Phil/MS/PhD in relevant field or equivalent degree awarded after 18 years of education in the relevant field with no 3rd division in the academic career from HEC recognized university/institute.

Age: 24 to 35 Years

Experience: Experience in a Public Health Lab will be preferred.

No TA/DA will be provided.


 

  1. Post Name: Procurement Officer

Post Type: Daily wage, rolling basis

No of posts: 1

Roles and responsibilities: The candidate will carry out the routine and extra work in lab and will perform tasks that allow the lab technicians and other lab staff to perform routine laboratory tests and processes involved in reporting in KP-Public Health Reference Laboratory (PHRL) , Peshawar.

During an outbreak, the extent and nature of the job will change. Other duties under the scope of technician may also be assigned depending on the situation.

Salary: Fixed salary

Working hours: The working week is usually 40 hours. Some additional hours may be required to perform shifts and on-call duties in case of emergencies.

Required qualification:

Master’s degree or 16 year of education with least 2nd division from an HEC recognized University/ Institution

Or 2nd Class Mater Degree or equivalent qualifications with 05 years experience in the relevant field.

Age: 24 to 35 Years

Experience: Experience in a Public Health Lab will be preferred.

No TA/DA will be provided.

 

  1. Post Name: Store Keeper

Post Type: Daily wage, rolling basis

No of posts: 1

Roles and responsibilities: The candidate will carry out store related activities, procurement and admin work as assigned by the administration of PHRL, will maintain record of all activities of PHRL and any other responsibility given by administration of PHRL..

Salary: Fixed salary

Working Hours: The working week is usually 40 hours. Some additional hours may be required to perform shifts and on-call duties in case of emergencies.

Basic mandatory qualification: FA/FSc in any field. However, preference will be given to candidates with MS Office working skills and database experience.

Age: 20-35 Years

Experience: Experience in a Lab will be preferred.

No TA/DA will be provided.

 

Friday, December 4, 2020

Khyber Medical University Institute Of Nursing Sciences Announced Institutional PhD Subject IGET (GRE) Exam

 


KMU Institute of Nursing Sciences Provisional List of BSN Fall 2020

Institute of Nursing Sciences Khyber Medical University displayed its Provisional Merit list of BSN Fall 2020. 

Check the list and in case of any error in your data, submit your query before 7th December 2020 to KMU Institute of Nursing Sciences. While submitting your query, mention the Serial No in your application for correcting your record.

Merit List of BSN Fall 2020

Click here to download the provisional merit list of BSN Fall 2020

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Admission Open - MPhil & PhD Programs Spring 2021


 Khyber Medical University announces Admssions to MPhil program for the academic year 2021 in various specialities given below

  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Phyiology
  • Dental Materials
  • Histopathology
  • Human Nutrition
  • Haematology
  • Pharmacology
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics

and Admssion to Phd Programs in the specialities 

  • Dental Material
  • Biochemistry
  • Haematology
  • Microbiology
  • Physiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics

For Application Form Click Here

For Undertaking Click Here

For Eligibility Criteria Click Here


Monday, November 23, 2020

All MBBS/BDS on going and scheduled Examinations stand postponed till further order

 

Khyber Medical University Announces that All the Ongoing Examinations and schdule already been shared a few weeks ago are cancelled due to the 2nd phase of Coronavirus.
 
In pursuance of the announcement made by Federal Education Minister followed by confirmation/clarification of the Minister for Health, Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pro-Chancellor KMU), all ongoing examinations are hereby postponed till further orders. Tomorrow’s paper for BDS and Viva Voce Exams also stand postponed.
P.S In this unprecedented time of uncertainty for all of us, as we watch the COVID-19 pandemic unfold before us, please only rely on information/notification shared on KMU official website, www.kmu.edu.pk and KMU Official Facebook Page @kmupeshawarofficial
 

 

Thursday, November 19, 2020

CORRIGENDUM LAST DATE FOR SIBMISSION OF ADMISSION FORMS FOR BS PROGRAMS EXTENDED TILL 27 NOV 2020.

 

Form Submission Date has been extended to 27th November 2020 for BS Programs in Khyber Medical University Constituent Institutes





Monday, November 16, 2020

Admission Notice BS Nursing Sciences Khyber Medical University

 

Admissions to BS Nursing Sciences

Khyber Medical University Institute of Nursing Sciences is one of the leading Institutes of the country to offer best possible education in the field of nursing in all spheres. Applications are invited for the admission in the B.S Nursing Program for the Session (Fall-2020) on the prescribed form downloadable from KMU Admission portal (kmuadmissions.pk). B.S Nursing is a 4 Years program to prepare the nurses for a wide variety of professional roles. This course aims to develop the cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills among nurses to instill the provision of safe, dexterous and obligatory care to the patents. Further the intention of the courses to inculcate research, leadership and management skills among nurses for bringing excellence to promote holistic care to the sick humanity.
Eligibility Criteria
o F.Sc (Pre-Medical) 50 % marks
o Admission shall be made on open merit basis (Based on ETEA Test Score)
o Age should not be more than 25-year
Last Date for Application
Last date of submission 17th November

Friday, November 13, 2020

Will KMU conduct Exams of MBBS and BDS in Corona or not?

 

  



Khyber Medical University has successfully conducted the entry test for allied health sciencs and all of their semester exams. Recently, 2nd year MBBS and Dental exam was conducted following strict SOPs, however due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, KMU administration conducted three emergency meetings with the Deans of public and private medical colleges and decided to wait for the NCOC meeting to be held on Monday. The pandemic situation in the education sector and the possibility of early and extended winter break will be discussed in detail in the meeting scheduled on Monday, 16th November, 11:00am at National Command and Operation Center’s (NCOC). If the education institutes were to close then KMU will explore different available options (on-site, online or hybrid) in consultation with the relevant stakeholders and the decision will be taken in the best interest of the students, Insha ALLAH.

Khyber Medical University refund plan for cancelled ETEA Medical Entrance Test 2020 fee to its registered candidates


 Refund of KMU ( Khyber Medical University ) ETEA Medical Entrance Test 2020 fee submitted by candidates

 

As per MOU signed between MCB Bank Ltd. and KMU (Khyber Medical University), candidates will be refunded fee as per following details.
  1. Code will be sent to the registered mobile numbers of candidates (entered on KMU Admission portal at the time of registration)
  2. Candidates will visit any branch of MCB Bank Ltd. across Pakistan and will produce
    1. Code sent as SMS
    2. Original CNIC along with a photocopy 
    3. Other relevant information required by bank
  3. Fee will be refunded to the candidates by the bank upon verification of their cnic and other data on the spot.

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

KMU holds breast cancer awareness seminar

 

KMU holds breast cancer awareness seminar

Sunday, November 1, 2020

Saturday, October 31, 2020

KMU Entrance Test for Allied Health Sciences Programs is Re-Scheduled to be on 7th November 2020

 

IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT Regarding BS Allied Health Sciences Programs

KMU Entrance Test for Allied Health Sciences Programs re-scheduled to be held on 7th November 2020
As test for erstwhile FATA/Balochistan students is going to be held by HEC on 8th November, 2020 under the project titled as “Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for the students of Balochistan & FATA-Phase-II project for undergraduate Programs”, Entrance Test for KMU Allied Health Sciences Programs has been re-scheduled to be held on 7th November, 2020. Time and other instructions will remain the same. Those candidates who have already printed their roll number slips need not to print it again.
This decision has been made considering requests received from candidates and HEC for changing the date of KMU Entrance Test for Allied Health Sciences Programs. Details about test centers will be shared through KMU Admission Portal (https://kmuadmissions.pk) and ETEA official web site well before 7th November, 2020. Candidates are directed to keep themselves updated by visiting the web links mentioned above.

Friday, October 30, 2020

Mr. Taimur Khan Jhagra Visited KMU for inauguration of PhD Nursing program.

 

Mr. Taimur Khan Jhagra Visited KMU for inauguration of PhD Nursing program.

 
 KMU becomes the first public sector university in Pakistan to launch PhD in this discipline.
Prof Zia Ul Haq, VC KMU presented about the update of last three months including opening of new campuses in Swat and Kohat this year. Several new programs including BS in Public health, BS Vision Sciences, BS audiology, BS prosthetics & orthotics will be started in the new campuses. Besides this BS Programs in 11 technologies will also be started in paramedical Sciences. He also apprised about the plan of opening the first international campus in Afghanishtan 🇦🇫subject to the approval of Hon Governor and Govt of KP. KMU also plans to open campuses in all big cities of KP and Islamabad in the upcoming 6 months.
The proactive role and keen interest of VC KMU for improvement of Medical and Allied Health Sciences Education was appreciated.
 
 
 





 

 

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Merit List of Masters in Physical Therapy For The Year 2020 ( Neurological and MSK )

 

MERIT LIST MSPT (NEUROLOGICAL)
4 FahadAli Irshad Ali Open 80.8 NEURO
10 Fazal Rehman Nawaz Khan FATA 76.38 NEURO
19 Khalid Rashid Rashid Ali Open 73.50 NEURO
20 Sumbal Jehan Muhammad Khalid Open 73.23 NEURO
21 Shehla Ali Safdar Ali Open 73.13 NEURO
24 Ayesha Parveen Abdul Haq Open 72.41 NEURO
25 Saima Rehman Ghulam Rehman Open 72.06 NEURO
26 Hira Jehan Liaqat Ghani Open 71.95 NEURO
27 Noor Mah Mian Iftikhar Ahmed Open 71.93 NEURO
29 Sana Syed Syed Gulzar Hussain Open 71.57 NEURO
30 Syeda Mahnoor Naqvi Syed Ahbab Hussain Naqvi Open 71.40 MSK/NEURO
31 Lailma Maqbool Maqbool Hussain Open 71.30 MSK/NEURO
32 Noor Sheikh Muhammad Amjad Sheikh Open 71.06 MSK/NEURO
33 Hira Tariq Tariq Hussain Open 70.58 MSK/NEURO
34 Nazish Hidayatullah Open 70.24 NEURO
35 Khizar Hayat Waheed Ullah Open 69.68 MSK/NEURO
36 Zohaib Ali Dawlat Shah Open 69.30 MSK/NEURO
37 Rabia Ghaffar Ch.Abdul Ghaffar Open 69.30 MSK/NEURO
38 Javeria Jamal Aamer Jamal Open 69.18 NEURO
39 Sakeena Masoud Masoud Khan Open 67.45 MSK/NEURO

Friday, October 16, 2020

MBBS 1st and 2nd Year Modular course was having a minor problem which has been resolved now.

  KMU Modular course issue

There was some issue of the overlap of content in the Biochemistry in Year 1 and 2 MBBS that has now been resolved. The revised modules are uploaded on Khyber Medical University website.

Click here for details

 

 

Friday, October 9, 2020

KMU Launched Mental Health Research Project-DiaDem Worth 3 Million GBP.

 

KMU launched mental health research project - DiaDeM, worth 3 million GBP

Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar in joint collaboration with the University of York, UK, launched a mental health study project titled “ Developing and Evaluation an adapted Behavioral Activation intervention for people with Depression and Diabetes in South Asia” worth 3 million £ amounting to PKR. 636,461,028.90. this multi-country, multi-center research project is funded by the National Institute for Health Research, UK. Other partner organizations include along University of Southampton UK, University College London UK, Hull York Medical School UK, Institute of Psychiatry Rawalpindi, Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, Hayatabad Medical Complex Hospital Peshawar, Tees, Esk & Wear Valley NHS Trust UK, University of Leeds, UK and Ark Foundation, Bangladesh.
 

 
Main theme of the project is “There is no health without mental health”. This collaboration aims to develop and test a culturally appropriate approach to the recognition and treatment of depression in people with diabetes in Bangladesh and Pakistan based on Behavioral Activation. Core team of the project consists of chief investigator Dr. Najma Siddiquee UK, principal investigator Prof. Dr. Zia ul Haq, co-principal investigators Prof. Dr. A.H Amir and Dr. Saima Afaq KMU-IPH & SS. 

 
Launching ceremony of the said project was held here at KMU multipurpose hall, Secretary Health KP Mr. Syed Imtiaz Ali Shah was the chief guest whereas founder Vice chancellor of KMU Prof. Dr. Muhammad Daud Khan was guest of honor. Besides others, VC KMU Prof. Dr. Zia ul Haq, Registrar KMU Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Gandapur, member Senate KMU Mr. Zia ul Haq Sarhadi, President Psychiatrics Association Prof. Dr. Mukhtar ul Haq and renowned Diabatologist Prof. Dr. A. H. Amir were also present at the occasion.
While talking to the ceremony, health experts told that health care systems in low and middle-income countries face the growth of mental and physical multi morbidity. Type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing, particularly in South Asia where depression in type 2 diabetes represents the largest combined mental and non-communicable disease burden. People with long-term physical health conditions, such as diabetes, have a 2-3 fold increased risk of depression. Outcomes for depression and diabetes are significantly worse for both conditions when they occur together. 

 
They emphasized a joint approach to care is needed using a scalable intervention to recognize and treat depression, integrated with diabetes care. Behavioral Activation is a relatively simple, effective and culturally portable psychological therapy for depression, which can be delivered by non-specialists. DiaDeM has potential to improve mental and physical health, reduce inequalities and stigma for vulnerable groups and provide economic benefit. This program will enhance capacity in applied mental-physical multi-morbidity research and policymaking, they added.