The project seeks to reduce the level of drastic foot/leg amputations due to diabetes by teaching orthopaedic surgeons how to perform limb saving surgery.
Expected impact
20 surgeons from 20 different health centres across Tanzania participating in a basic and an advanced course on limb saving surgery techniques
Amputation rate among the patients reduced by 50%
Results to date
Educational materials, diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical instruments have been organised.
20 surgeons have confirmed their participation.
Basic foot course has been conducted in August 2009.
Additional information on the project can be found here.
