Intellectual Property (IP) Registration, Regulatory Compliance And Market Survey Of Glucotak Herbal Remedy For Diabetes Management
Kenedy Kiyimba
Context
- T2DM prevalence in Uganda: 2.7%–7.4%, projected to rise by 166.9% by 2035. - High financial burden: UGX 2.2 trillion spent in 2022 on diabetes treatment, with households bearing UGX 1.7 trillion. - Conventional treatments are costly, non-curative, and associated with side effects. - Need for innovative, affordable, locally sourced remedies to reduce dependency on imports and improve accessibility.