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Uganda Heart Foundation

Uganda Heart Foundation. Over view of activities 1988 – 2009 By Robert B. K. Sebuunya President, Uganda Heart Foundation. 8 th Meeting of the African Heart Network – Abuja, Sept. 2009. Mile Stones. Late 70s: Uganda Heart Foundation (UHF) formed

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Uganda Heart Foundation

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  1. Uganda Heart Foundation Over view of activities 1988 – 2009 By Robert B. K. Sebuunya President, Uganda Heart Foundation 8th Meeting of the African Heart Network – Abuja, Sept. 2009

  2. Mile Stones • Late 70s: Uganda Heart Foundation (UHF) formed • 1988 – Uganda Heart Foundation Registered as an NGO • 1990: Founded the Uganda Heart Institute

  3. Objectives • Pursue educational campaigns on heart health • To plan and assist in research programs on heart disease • Establish an institution known as the Uganda Heart Institute • To acquire and lease land, construct, and acquire building • To raise money for any of the above purposes

  4. Fundraising Activities • 1990: received the 3-H Grant of US$ 208,500 from rotary International, for:

  5. US$ 5000 for Tobacco fight from the UICC

  6. Ongoing Fundraising • For poor children in need of treatment for heart disease both locally and abroad • In conjunction with partners to raise funds for specific projects • Standard chartered bank • Soweto string quartet

  7. Establishment of The UHI • UHF in conjunction with the MoH, MUK and Mulago Hospital formed the UHI • Was established in 1992 • Registered as a limited company in 2001 • Granted vote status in 2009 • Has performed over 30 open heart surgeries since 2007 • Catheter lab is being procured now

  8. Educational Campaigns Public awareness • Radio and TV talk shows • World heart day cerebrations • Print media • Talks to specified interest groups

  9. Establishment of the Uganda Heart Association – 2008 HF HH HA

  10. Prospects • Projects on table • Specific Heart Promotion Projects • School Heart health Promotion project • Heart Health Audit for executives • Community out reach and screening for heart health program • These are being limited by lack of funds

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