19/08/2026
On 19 August, World Humanitarian Day, we honour humanitarian workers who support people affected by crises worldwide. For people with diabetes, crises can quickly disrupt access to essential care, including insulin and other medicines, glucose monitoring supplies, safe food, clean water and regular medical support.
In these settings, humanitarian workers, including healthcare professionals, are vital to the humanitarian response. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, diabetes educators and other health workers help people with diabetes continue treatment, manage complications and navigate care when health systems and supply chains are under severe pressure.
Yet medical and humanitarian personnel are themselves increasingly exposed to violence, obstruction and insecurity. Protecting healthcare professionals and humanitarian workers means protecting the continuity of life-saving care for the communities who depend on them.
This , we stand with those delivering care in the most difficult circumstances and support the call to .
Learn more about World Humanitarian Day and the campaign: https://www.un.org/en/observances/humanitarian-day
United Nations OCHA
World Health Organization (WHO)
International Committee of the Red Cross
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
