Uganda 1 fellowship

Programme
Management of haemophilia and rare bleeding disorders

Fellow
Dr Hilda Tumwebaze, paediatrician, Haemophilia Foundation of Uganda, Kampala

Host institute
Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK; responsible person: Dr Kate Khair

Duration
Three months, completed 2016

Objectives:

  • Get equipped with knowledge regarding the identification, diagnosis and various treatment plans for patients with haemophilia
  • Share and learn from experts who actively participated in the management of patients with haemophilia with focus on multidisciplinary approach
  • Learn about the role of the patient association and collaboration between the medical and patient community
  • Learn how to advocate for rights of patients with haemophilia in Uganda
  • Importance of quality data and how to reach this goal through the establishment of a national registry
  • Understand the global statistics of haemophilia.

Partner with NNHF

NNHF funds and supports projects in developing countries to improve access to care for people with haemophilia and allied bleeding disorders.

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