Saidip 2018

In the past few years it has become apparent that diabetes in pregnancy is starting to become a public health issue impacting both the immediate maternal and neonatal health as well as fueling diabetes and NCD epidemic in South Asia. With close geographic proximity, long history of neighborly relations (despite occasional conflicts) common traditions and similar socio-economic developments, it makes sense that responses and experiences of tackling similar health challenges be shared to allow better practices in the region to become more widely known and to provide opportunities for exchange of ideas and help build capacity in the region for the common good. This will also provide a greater share of voice to articulate common issues and views of the region at international fora more strongly.