Top of the Class!
on The Cowans in Kampala (Uganda), 02/Jun/2010 10:48, 34 days ago
International Hospital Kampala hosted a 'Scientific Day' at which medical staff presented on various topics, which were judged by a panel. Much to Alison's amazement (and amusement given her limited experience in research!), she was awarded first prize for research based on a presentation she gave on the STI programme and pilot, upon which she is about to embark. The objective of the programme is to control STIs better in the local community and in so doing reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with them, which includes increased rates of HIV transmission and of cervical cancer to name just a few sequelae.The award mainly reflects the importance of this field of work (as opposed to my very limited research capabilities!!), which is further endorsed by your generous donations towards the running of the programme. Thanks to all your support, we are now in a position to start the comprehensive STI programme in the next few weeks (and which may even entice some research funds). On that note, a special thanks to the Fleetville School parents who raised a substantial amount of money which will also be put to the community project through a posh dinner held at Sue Maxen's house. Good work guys!Pictures courtesy of the Daily Mail.........