Funding helps real changes for diabetes care

Health Research Council award recipient Dr Pushkar Silwal. Credit: William Chea/University of Auckland Patients living with diabetes could have better access to care and improved eye health outcomes, thanks to a new collaborative two-year research initiative.

University of Auckland (UoA) research fellow and population health professional Dr Pushkar Silwal has received Health Research Council (HRC) funding for a diabetes eyecare research initiative through one of its 2026 Health Delivery Career Development Awards.