Abstract
Background/Purpose
A uniquely Ugandan method of holding surgical “camps” has been one means to deal with
the volume of patients needing surgery and provides opportunities for global partnership.
Methods
We describe an evolved partnership between pediatric surgeons in Uganda and Canada
wherein Pediatric Surgical Camps were organized by the Ugandans with team participation
from Canadians. The camp goals were to provide pediatric surgical and anesthetic service
and education and to foster collaboration as a way forward to assist Ugandan health
delivery.
Results
Three camps were held in Uganda in 2008, 2011, and 2013. A total of 677 children were
served through a range of operations from hernia repair to more complex surgery. The
educational mandate was achieved through the involvement of 10 Canadian trainees,
20 Ugandan trainees in surgery and anesthesia, and numerous medical students. Formal
educational sessions were held. The collaborative mandate was manifest in relationship
building, an understanding of Ugandan health care, research projects completed, agreement
on future camps, and a proposal for a Canadian–Ugandan pediatric surgery teaching
alliance.
Conclusion
Pediatric Surgical Camps founded on global partnerships with goals of service, education,
and collaboration can be one way forward to improve pediatric surgery access and expertise
globally.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: February 24, 2014
Accepted:
February 13,
2014
Received:
February 10,
2014
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