K4C provides healthcare placements for professional volunteers and students in East Africa, while delivering high-impact global health interventions.
Salford, England,
Joined November 2016
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K4C is excited to announce that Professor Louise Ackers has recently received the Changing Policy and Practice award! The news article can be read here: medicalresearchfoundation.or… – at Salford, England
Read a recent blog post by K4C Chair Louise Ackers: communities.springernature.c…
K4C attended an assistive technology workshop, held by the Ministry of Health Uganda. Jackson Murungi, our orthopaedic technologist, highlighted the importance that stakeholders play in providing accessible and affordable assistive technology in both public and private sectors.
A great mid-point project review, and presentation from the K4C Uganda team today. The event was attended by @THETlinks and demonstrated the work being done at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital (FPRRH) to tackle neonatal sepsis. Find out more on the link below!
Read about our joint collaboration with @SalfordUni about using frugal innovation to improve wound care outcomes in Uganda!
wounds-uk.com/journal-articl…
Peter was a fellow with the CSC Fellowship where he explored alternative options to the three stone fire traditionally used in Uganda.
Go to our Instagram to hear Peter talk about the potential stove alternatives that can be used in Uganda (instagram.com/reel/CwnBdq7sq…)
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Brilliant work Judith Auma @I_mani_fest and the K4C team! Good to see this published 🙂
New paper published based on K4C's work on nurse-led point-of-care intervention for cervical screening.
Read more: frontiersin.org/articles/10.…
New paper published based on K4C's work on nurse-led point-of-care intervention for cervical screening.
Read more: frontiersin.org/articles/10.…
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As Salford celebrates World Africa day, our students on their international placement in Uganda reflect on their weekend on safari! #internationalplacement #Uganda #safari #studentlife #worldafricaday
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How do you raise awareness about the impacts of climate change? 🤔
Today, the #CleanEnergyAirandOceans Fellows discussed ways to change behaviours and promote the use of natural resources in daily life.
Thanks to @K4C_Uganda for organising today's event! 🙏
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Last week we joined #CommonwealthFellows23 at the Lifegate Centre for another fascinating host event looking at solutions for a changing climate.
This time, the #CleanEnergyAirandOceans Fellows explored alternative home energy sources including salt water powered lamps! 💡
ALT Presenter speaking to Fellows at the Lifegate Outreach Centre.
ALT Demonstration of alternative, low-carbon home energy sources at the Fellows event.
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Happy #IDM2023! Today we celebrate the incredible work of midwives around the world, who provide essential care and support to women during one of the most transformative times in their lives. Don’t forget to join us at our virtual event by registering at ow.ly/lLtu50OgqmN
Today is K4C’s hosting event for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship scheme, in collaboration with @northyorksc. The event summarises K4C & Salford fellows journey and all the fellows discuss behaviour change and how they will implement their findings on their return home.
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We loved meeting #CommonwealthFellows23 at the Fellows Welcome Event hosted by @EdCentreCC and @EdinburghUni last week!
Find out how the event kicked off vital discussions & learning on #CleanEnergyAirandOceans ⚡☁️🌊 bit.ly/3JHlXRC
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We're excited to be at @SalfordUni today for the next #CommonwealthFellows23 Host event!
Our #CleanEnergyAirandOceans Fellows have been forging closer relationships, sharing plans for impact, and looking at alternative clean cooking methods for low-income settings 🍳
ALT Fellows and host staff sitting at desks with a projector screen in background.
ALT University of Salford sign.
ALT Assorted pots, pans and instruments for cooking.
Happy International Women's Day! K4C has been working hard to improve maternal and newborn health services in low- and middle-income countries for over 15 years, and has been privileged to work alongside so many truly inspirational women.
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Next up at the #CommonwealthFellows23 welcome event, we are grateful to hear from @jamiejcross, Director @edinburghearth on the historical context behind the current #ClimateCrisis and accelerating engagement and collaboration to create real-world impact 🌍
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Thank you to Jean Matthieu Gaunand from @ScotCCAN who has been explaining to #CommonwealthFellows2023 about the work to support community-led action to address the #ClimateCrisis
