How does Humanity Direct work with hospitals in Uganda?
Humanity Direct recognises that sustainable healthcare requires strong local partnerships. To ensure effective treatment and long-term outcomes, our healthcare coordinators work closely with Platinum Hospital…
What types of medical conditions are commonly addressed through Humanity Direct’s interventions?
Humanity Direct funds surgeries for a wide range of medical conditions, focusing on high impact, low cost operations. The conditions vary but all have one…
What criteria are used to prioritise patients for surgery?
Humanity Direct prioritises patients for surgery based on a combination of factors designed to ensure the greatest impact on children’s lives and communities. One primary…
Glaucoma in Uganda
Glaucoma is an eye condition that occurs when the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged, often due to increased pressure…
Congenital Rubella Syndrome in rural Uganda
Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) occurs when a pregnant woman contracts rubella (German measles), passing the virus to her unborn baby. This can result in severe…
Contractures in rural Uganda
Contractures are a condition where muscles, tendons, or other tissues become permanently shortened due to injury, burns, or prolonged immobility, causing joints to stiffen and…
Neglected Tropical Diseases in Uganda
Neglected Tropical Diseases in Uganda are a serious issue. Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of infectious diseases that primarily affect people living in…
Enlarged adenoids surgery in children
Adenoids are part of the immune system and help to trap germs that enter the body through the nose. In children, adenoids are typically larger…
Hydrocephalus surgery in children
Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid on the brain, causing swelling and putting pressure on the brain, which can lead to brain damage. If left…
