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Project Details

     
The International Foundation for Dermatology
Project Description
An international joint venture between the International Foundation for Dermatology and the United Republic of Tanzania (Ministry of Health). The Regional Dermatology Training Centre is established in the grounds of the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. The Unit trains medical officers in the idagnosis and management of dermatological, sexually transmitted and HIV diseases specifically in the context of Sub Saharan Africa. Since its establishment it has trained 100 dermatovenereology officers.
 
   
 
Supporting Partners: International League of Dermatological Societies. Individual donations made by the member dermatologists, their friends and patients worldwide. UNESCO Recognised by the WHO

Hosting School / Unit: School of Medicine & Dentistry

Target Audience: Health workers

Start Date - End Date: 1992

Contact Information:

University Contact:

Name: Professor R Hay

Address: School of Medicine & Dentistry

Telephone: 02890972200

Email: r.hay@qub.ac.uk

External contact:

Name: International Foundation for Dermatology

Email: www.ifd.org

Web Link: http://www.ifd.org/