Programs

  • Urogynecology Leadership Fellowship

    Medicine for Humanitys (MfH) Urogynecology Leadership Fellowship continues as the 2nd program of its kind in East Africa. Beginning in the 2022-23 Academic Year, there will be a new designation of the Urogynecology Fellowship as a formal part of the postgraduate medical education curriculum at Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST).-Our second Fellow, Dr. Onesmus Byamukama, is in his first year of support and training in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. -MfH funded Dr. Byamukamas travel and participation in the 8th Annual International Society of Obstetric Fistula Surgeons (ISOFS) Conference in Maputo, Mozambique in Oct. 2022. Dr. Byamukama was selected to present his abstract on Rising Trends of Iatrogenic Female Genitourinary Fistulae in Uganda.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $7.8K

  • Surgical Program for Obstetrical Fistula

    In September 2022, Medicine for Humanity (MFH) in concert with Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST) department of Obstetrics & Gynecology conducted a surgical program for the treatment of obstetrical fistula and pelvic floor disorders (PFD) in Mbarara, Uganda. Our team of 14 medical volunteers in concert with the dedicated MUST faculty triaged over 85 patients and ultimately performed 47 surgical obstetrical fistula and pelvic floor disorder procedures.In addition to the clinical service, some highlights include: The procurement, organization, and hand carry delivery of over 800 pounds of surgical equipment and supplies by the MFH team to Uganda. A vigorous bidirectional educational exchange between the Ugandan and American based trainees and faculty. Support and training for the burgeoning Urogynecology Leadership Fellowship which is now in sponsorship of its 2nd trainee. Continuation of the training of MUST nursing in the peri-opeartive arena which includes surgical scrub support which is not a routine part of the host surgical support. Establishment of post anesthesia care service during the week through creation of a formal recovery area and RN support
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $26.8K

  • Program 1 [2024]

    Medicine for Humanitys (MfH) Urogynecology Leadership Fellowship continues as the 1st Urogynecology Fellowship of its kind in East, Central, and South Africa. The Urogynecology Fellowship is designated as a formal part of the postgraduate medical education curriculum at Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST). -Our second Fellow, Dr. Onesmus Byamukama, graduated Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery completed the Fellowship in August 2024. Dr. Byamukama is currently on staff at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.-MfH funded Dr. Byamukamas travel and participation in the 49th Annual International Urogynecology Association (IUGA) Conference at the World Forum Centre in Singapore. Dr. Byamukama was selected to present his abstracts: Hope in Hopeless Situations; Experiences of Women with Previously Failed Genitourinary Fistula Repair in Uganda" (Abstract No.13676) and Risk Factors for Unsuccessful surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence among Ugandan Women: A retrospective Cohort study (Abstract No.13084).
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $23.3K