Zero Diabetes Project
An initiative of Joko Clinics
Nearly 3 in 4 adults living with diabetes in Africa are undiagnosed.
Diabetes is a growing health challenge across Africa. Today, an estimated 25 million adults are living with diabetes — and 73% do not know they have it.
The Zero Diabetes Project is a Joko Clinics initiative working to change this through prevention, early detection, education and better access to care.
Our mission is simple: help more people know their risk, know their numbers and act earlier.
- 25 million
- Adults are living with diabetes in Africa.
- 73%
- Of adults living with diabetes are undiagnosed.
- 60 million
- Adults are projected to be living with diabetes by 2050.
- 142%
- Projected increase by 2050 — the highest of any IDF region.
Source: International Diabetes Federation, Diabetes Atlas 2025
The challenge
Africa's diabetes burden is growing.
Diabetes can develop without obvious symptoms. When it remains undiagnosed or poorly managed, it can lead to serious complications affecting the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes and nerves.
Early detection creates an opportunity to intervene sooner — before preventable complications develop.
Our approach
From early detection to continued care.
The Zero Diabetes Project goes beyond one-off screening campaigns. We aim to build a pathway that connects prevention and early detection with appropriate care and long-term follow-up.
Build awareness before disease develops.
Community education, diabetes prevention and risk-factor awareness designed to help people make informed decisions about their health.
Bring early detection closer to people.
Community and workplace screening programmes that help identify people living with undiagnosed diabetes or at increased risk.
Make sure screening leads somewhere.
People with abnormal results are guided towards appropriate clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment through Joko Clinics and participating healthcare partners.
Support better long-term outcomes.
Education, monitoring and continued care help people diagnosed with diabetes understand and manage their condition over time.
PREVENT → SCREEN → CONNECT TO CARE → FOLLOW UP
How we work
Reaching people where they are.
In Communities
- Community diabetes screening
- Prevention and awareness programmes
- Diabetes risk assessment
- Health education
With Patients & Families
- Diabetes education
- Access to appropriate care
- Self-management support
- Follow-up and continued care
With Institutions
- Workplace screening programmes
- Healthcare professional education
- Public health partnerships
- Collaboration with governments, NGOs and development partners
The project works alongside healthcare organisations, companies, public institutions and community partners to expand access to diabetes prevention, early detection and care.
Get involved
Help us change the trajectory.
Africa is projected to experience the largest percentage increase in the number of adults living with diabetes of any IDF region by 2050.
Changing that trajectory requires action earlier — before diabetes is diagnosed late and before preventable complications develop.
Support the Project
Help us expand diabetes screening, education and early detection programmes to more communities.
Support the Project →Partner With Us
Bring diabetes prevention and screening to your workforce, community or institution, or partner with us to expand access to care.
Partner With Us →Spread Awareness
Encourage someone to understand their diabetes risk and get checked. Early detection can begin with a simple conversation.
Know Your Risk →Our ambition
Earlier detection. Better care. Fewer preventable complications.
The Zero Diabetes Project exists to help move diabetes care from late diagnosis to earlier action.
By bringing together prevention, screening, education, clinical care and follow-up, we want to help more people live healthier lives with — and without — diabetes.
Know your risk. Know your numbers. Act early.
Project enquiries: contact@jokoclinics.com
Data source: International Diabetes Federation, IDF Diabetes Atlas, 11th Edition, 2025. Clinical information informed by World Health Organization guidance.