Train 30 Neurosurgeons in Uganda by 2030

by The Neurosurgical Society of Uganda Limited.
Train 30 Neurosurgeons in Uganda by 2030
Train 30 Neurosurgeons in Uganda by 2030
Train 30 Neurosurgeons in Uganda by 2030
Train 30 Neurosurgeons in Uganda by 2030

Summary

This project seeks to train 30 neurosurgeons in Uganda by the year 2030, and provide financial relief for financially disadvantaged patients in need of neurosurgery. The donations will cover the living expenses, training materials, equipment and test fees for Ugandan neurosurgery residents as they go about their neurosurgery training and rotations.

$7,951
total raised
102
donors
0
monthly donors
6
years

Challenge

Uganda has 12 neurosurgeons serving a population of approximately 40 million people. This is a ratio of 1 neurosurgeon for about 3 million people, far from the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation of a ratio of 1:100,000. Based on the low availability of neurosurgical services in Uganda, people across the country are unable to access life-saving neurosurgical care. Uganda desperately needs more neurosurgeons.

Solution

Our goal is to train 30 neurosurgeons by 2030. These neurosurgeons will rotate in the country, providing treatment that, in many cases, has not been available to communities. You have the opportunity to contribute to the training of this next generation of Ugandan neurosurgeons. Donations to the NSU will go towards supporting the training of residents/students to achieve the goal of 30 neurosurgeons by 2030, bolstering the infrastructure required for neurosurgery, and supporting research.

Long-Term Impact

The distribution of neurosurgical services in Uganda will provide equitable access to neurosurgical services for all patients in Uganda. We will dedicate future funding to the establishment of the Uganda Neuroscience Institute which will be a centre of excellence for neuroscience and neurology and champion cutting edge research to improve medical practice and patient care. We are working towards a Uganda where anyone can access potentially life-saving quality neurosurgical treatment.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a DOCX file (projdoc.docx).

Organization Information

The Neurosurgical Society of Uganda Limited.

Location: Kampala - Uganda
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @neurosocietyug
The Neurosurgical Society of Uganda Limited.
Shem  Opolot
Project Leader:
Shem Opolot
Kampala , Uganda

Funded Project!

Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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