Projects and Activities
Botswana
In 2007, we established a Link with the Princess Marina Hospital, the largest referral hospital in Botswana in Gabarone, the capital of Botswana and its main teaching hospital. Through our Link we are also providing support to the Ministry of Health in developing healthcare services throughout Botswana, and to the University of Botswana as they open the country's first and only medical school at Princess Marina.
El Salvador
A successful Fetal Medicine Course was run in El Salvador by Dr Hannah Missfelder-Lobos, Consultant Obstetrician, CUH, in December 2006 at the HOSPITAL NACIONAL DE MATERNIDAD, and a Link has been established with further visits and training.
More about Addenbrooke's Abroad in El Salvador
Malawi
Addenbrooke's Abroad was approached by Michael and Elspeth King, who live part of the year in the Rumphi district of Malawi, who made us aware of an apparent resurgence of sleeping sickness in Malawi, where tsetse flies breed in game reserves. A project led by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is now underway.
More about Addenbrooke's Abroad in Malawi
Medical Support in Romania (MSR)
Medical Support in Romania (MSR) exists for the relief of sickness in Eastern & Central Europe.
Nepal Ear Camp
Audiologists from Addenbrooke’s attend Ear Camps in Nepal during their annual leave, and rely upon fund raising events and donations to pay for their flights, accommodation and provisions.
Pakistan
Addenbrooke's link with Aga Khan University in Karachi.
Student Electives
An annual Elective Prize is awarded by Addenbrooke’s Abroad to the student with the best report of their elective in a resource-poor coimmunity
Other voluntary work
A number of Addenbrooke's staff undertake occasional voluntary work abroad. Addenbrooke’s Abroad actively supports staff to undertake work abroad with a project grant scheme (link to details and application form) and leave arrangements. Here are some examples of recent visits:
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David Adlam (maxillofacial surgeon) repairs cleft lips and palates in Galle Hospital, Sri Lanka
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Duncan Forsyth (geriatrician) teaches geriatric medicine in Malaysia
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Rodney Wood (CSSD manager) is advising on a new sterile service department at Salaj Hospital, Romania, where Paul Allen (laundry manager) helped to replace the laundry some years ago.
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Malcolm Kerr-Muir (ophthalmologist) operates on cataracts in Nigeria
- Debbie Morgan (Assistant Director of Commissioning, Finance) provided administrative and human resources advice and support at Bwindi Community Hospital, Uganda
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