introduction. 1990 (training abroad) otology( 3/3months rotations) rhinology- fess(1/fellow...
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Introduction.1990 (training abroad)
Otology( 3/3months rotations)Rhinology- FESS(1/fellowLaryngology, H+N surgery(1/1 fellowSpeech/languge therapy( 3Audiology (4
currentlyPaed ENT services, Basic
C.O’s Kabale, F/Portal, Masindi, Iganga, Arua, Rukungiri
SurgeonsKla, Masaka, Mbra, Jinja, Mbale, Gulu
AudiologyAudiometers ( private- play PTA, govt-
Donations, servicing- kla
Tymps, OAE’s, ABR –private
Hearing Aids- initially donations which stopped for govt, few selected sch going children in private.
Ear mould lab Mulago, now under renovation 1 in private.
Speech and Language TherapyNecessity to understand( cleft, post cochlear
implant.Kla only
3 full time therapists with no space and mostly been relaying on volunteers
The good!Bulk of patients
Health seeking behavior
EAC
Private sector
Training basic/emergency
The badLack of co-ordination( hosp,universities,
donors, specialists, govt vs private )Equipment( old, not seviceable, expense)SpaceBudgets poor prioritization, (govt, private,
community responsibilty,personel )Training not super specialized if so few with
no clear channels to pass the red tape.
Way forwardStrengthen/wider training opportunities
International collaborations
Clear roles between relationships
Outreaches
Research based on community needs
Levels of services for the futurePrevention,Diagnose /Rehabilitation
obs/gyn/paeds neonates (new born screening and cochlear implants)
Immunise( MMR routine)Noise pollution(h/phones, routine protection)Paed Hospital with ENTTrainers to come for in house sabbaticals while
teaching Equipment with regular servicing, preferably
not state of the art not stone age!
Questions?????