The Antigua and Barbuda Diabetes Association (ABDA), a leading non-profit focused on addressing one of the twin-island nation’s growing public health challenges, has formally introduced its new executive leadership team to steer the organization’s initiatives across the 2025 to 2027 term. At the helm of the new cabinet is Charity Dublin, who will serve as president, taking responsibility for setting the strategic direction of the association’s work over the coming two years.
The newly appointed leadership group will take ownership of all core ABDA programs spanning community outreach to boost public diabetes awareness, evidence-based prevention campaigns, accessible patient and caregiver education, and targeted support services for individuals living with the chronic condition across both Antigua and Barbuda. These programs fill a critical gap in the nation’s public health ecosystem, complementing government-led healthcare services with community-centered support that addresses unmet needs for affected populations.
In an official statement shared by the association, ABDA emphasized that every member of the incoming executive team has reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the organization’s core mission: fostering widespread healthy lifestyle adoption across the country, and expanding the quality and reach of support systems for everyone impacted by diabetes. From newly diagnosed patients to families managing long-term conditions, the team has prioritized centering the needs of affected communities in all upcoming planning and programming.
As the new leadership prepares to officially take office, ABDA has issued a public call for broad community participation and support for the executive team as they begin their terms of voluntary leadership and service. The association also reiterated a long-held core principle driving its work: collective, cross-community action remains the most powerful tool to meaningfully improve outcomes and quality of life for the thousands of individuals and families across Antigua and Barbuda that navigate the daily challenges of diabetes.