The federal government will provide 19 million dollars over the next 4 years to a First Nations-led initiative to provide foot care services to all of Manitoba’s First Nations communities.
First Nation Basic Foot Care Program aims to lower the risk of diabetes-related foot complications and will see services provided by certified food care nurses through local Tribal Councils or directly by community health services.
Figures from the federal government show First Nations experience diabetes at a rate 4 point 2 times higher than the general population. In Manitoba amputations related to diabetes complications are 18 times higher for First Nations than all other Manitobans.
