Mental health clinics in Uganda invariably include many adults and children with epilepsy. Part of the reason for this is the lack of neurology specialists in Uganda, and little capacity within general medicine, so these patients are usually seen by mental health services. However, it is apparent too that epilepsy just seems to be more […]
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From time-to-time we are reminded that Covid19 is not the only story in town and even more importantly that there are good news stories that have nothing to do with Corona virus. A recent story from Georgious Orishaba, the psychiatric clinical officer at Kisiizi Hospital is a case in point. In September, 2019 a lady was […]
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It seems like another world, but just over a year ago, as part of our last visit to Uganda, Maureen Wilkinson and Simon Tavernor visited a hospital in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Kilembe Mines Hospital was keen to develop mental health care, recognising this as a largely unmet need locally. It was agreed that […]
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In most African countries there is no such thing as a welfare state. Families try hard to give their children a good education, with the hope that they will get well paid jobs and take over the support of the younger children – particularly the payment of school fees. Jane is the only girl in […]
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There is no doubt that Covid19 has been, and continues to be, a challenge to our friends in Uganda. It was therefore with “double joy” that we have received news of an mhGAP training workshop that has just been successfully completed at Lubaga Hospital[1], on the western side of the capital, Kampala, and the second […]
Why is epilepsy a problem we are involved with?
/in News, Uncategorised /by Ewan WilkinsonMental health clinics in Uganda invariably include many adults and children with epilepsy. Part of the reason for this is the lack of neurology specialists in Uganda, and little capacity within general medicine, so these patients are usually seen by mental health services. However, it is apparent too that epilepsy just seems to be more […]
Looking after those in need.
/in News, Uncategorised /by Ewan WilkinsonFrom time-to-time we are reminded that Covid19 is not the only story in town and even more importantly that there are good news stories that have nothing to do with Corona virus. A recent story from Georgious Orishaba, the psychiatric clinical officer at Kisiizi Hospital is a case in point. In September, 2019 a lady was […]
Kilembe Mines Hospital; a Story of Resilience
/in News, Uncategorised /by Ewan WilkinsonIt seems like another world, but just over a year ago, as part of our last visit to Uganda, Maureen Wilkinson and Simon Tavernor visited a hospital in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Kilembe Mines Hospital was keen to develop mental health care, recognising this as a largely unmet need locally. It was agreed that […]
Good news and new challenges in Uganda
/in News, Uncategorised /by Ewan WilkinsonIn most African countries there is no such thing as a welfare state. Families try hard to give their children a good education, with the hope that they will get well paid jobs and take over the support of the younger children – particularly the payment of school fees. Jane is the only girl in […]
Bringing knowledge and understanding, restoring hope
/in News /by Ewan WilkinsonThere is no doubt that Covid19 has been, and continues to be, a challenge to our friends in Uganda. It was therefore with “double joy” that we have received news of an mhGAP training workshop that has just been successfully completed at Lubaga Hospital[1], on the western side of the capital, Kampala, and the second […]