A partnership between Sanofi and the Shanghai Soong Ching Ling Foundation, a public welfare foundation in China, will enable the implementation of the Kids and Diabetes in School Kids (KiDS) programme in China to promote healthy lifestyles and tackle diabetes-related stigma in schools.

This implementation is made possible by the Sanofi China Charity Grant, which was announced amid activities to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France. The grant aims to support people with diabetes and their families by providing psychological support, health education, and programmes for children and parents to ensure a smooth transition to school life. Over the next three years, grant activities are projected to reach 10,000 people.

According to the latest International Diabetes Federation estimates, China has the highest number of adults living with diabetes and ranks fourth in the world for the number of children and adolescents living with type 1 diabetes. These figures reinforce the need for early diabetes awareness and prevention and comprehensive support systems within schools.