International Society of Dermatology in the Tropics e.V.

Working Group · Uganda

Uganda working group

Contact person for the working group

Dr. med. Claudia El Gammal, Siegen

Help for self-help — Help for self-help German specialists train dermatologists on site to create sustainable change.
Dermatologist Dr. Karin Miller-Schaake with the clinic director Dr. Grace Mulyowa (right) and aspiring Ugandan dermatologists

The Skin-Clinic — The Skin-Clinic The Skin-Clinic founded by Prof. Dr. Gerold Jäger (lower floor) is the only dermatology clinic in the country.

In the “waiting room” — In the “waiting room” There is always a great rush, but the patients wait patiently until it is their turn.

The consultation — The consultation Examination of patients in the presence of resident physicians and trainee nurses

Passing on knowledge — Passing on knowledge Great importance is placed on sound training (Dr. Claudia El Gammal with resident physicians)

The wards — The wards In Uganda, patients sleep together with their relatives and many other sick people in large, primitive dormitories.

Care by relatives — Care by relatives Relatives cook and do the laundry for the patients and camp on the hospital grounds.

Photos: Dr. med. Claudia El Gammal