THE ROTARY DOCTOR BANK of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND.

Saving Lives in Developing Countries. Charity Number 1081630


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Latest News – Dr Andrea Taylor has returned from Kamuli Hospital.

GP Dr Andrea Taylor has returned following her two week visit to Kamuli Hospital in Uganda.  This was Andrea’s first visit to Kamuli and she thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  We will soon be adding Andrea’s report to our website.

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Latest News – Please read two new reports from volunteers to Uganda.

Gareth Bessant has returned from his visit to Kilembe Mines Hospital in Uganda.  It was Gareth’s first visit to Uganda, to read his report, please look at “Reports from Volunteers – Gareth Bessant.

Jim McWhirter has returned from his 13th visit to Uganda in 7 years.  Please look at  “Reports from Volunteers – Jim McWhirter”  to read his report.

During his visit, Jim presented a Paul Harris Fellowship to Sebastian Waibi, who has worked at Kamuli Mission Hospital for 50 years and for most of that time he has been the only anaesthetist at the hospital.

 

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Latest News – Presentation of A Paul Harris Fellowship to Sebastian Waibi

Dr Jim McWhirter has visited Uganda 13 times over the last 7 years.  During his current visit, Jim presented a Paul Harris Fellowship to Mr Sebastian Waibi,  who has administered anaesthetics at Kamuli Mission Hospital for nearly 50 years.  Sebastian is the only anaesthetist at Kamuli and is still on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The award was on behalf of the Rotary Doctor Bank and was made possible by donations from the Rotary Clubs of Cardiff, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff St Davids, Henley Bridge and Porthcawl.

Jim with Sebastian and his wife Margaret

Jim with Sebastian and his wife Margaret

 

Jim presenting the award to Sebastian

Jim presenting the award to Sebastian

Sebastian with his wife Margaret, hospital staff and Rotarian Augustine Rugyema, a member of the Rotary Club of Kyambogo-Kampala

 

 

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Latest News – Best Wishes for 2016

During 2015, this website has been visited by nearly 1,400 people from 88 countries.

Thank you for viewing our site, we wish you all a Happy and Peaceful new Year.

Mr Tom Dehn and his surgical team have returned from Uganda, please look at “Reports from Volunteers” to read about their visit.

 

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Latest News – Merry Christmas

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at the Rotary Doctor Bank.

Mr Tom Dehn and his surgical team have returned from Uganda, please look at “Reports from Volunteers” to read about their visit.

 

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Latest News – Dentist Andrew Nourish and Nurse Cheryl Jones visit Morocco..

Dentist Andrew Nourish from Barry in South Wales and dental nurse Cheryl Jones have visited Morocco as part of a dental team that provided treatment for children in a remote area.  Please look at his report under “Reports from Volunteers”

 

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Latest News – Dr Angel Garcia-Forcada’s report from Kitovu Hospital.

Dr Angel Garcia-Forcada, a consultant physician from Toledo, Spain has returned from Kitovu Hospital.  Please look at “Reports from Volunteers”  to read Dr Garcia-Forcada’s report.

Mr Tom Dehn and a surgical team from the Royal Berkshire Hospital have arrived at Naggallama Hospital in Uganda.  This is the second time that the team have visited Naggallama.  They have also visited Kamuli Hospital and a hosital in Northern India.

 

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Latest News – Dr Angel Garcia Forcada has completed his visit to Kitovu Hospital.

Dr Angel Garcia Forcada, a consultant physician from Toledo, Spain has returned to Spain following his three week stay at Kitovu Hospital.  Angel has reported that the new X-ray unit is working well and there is a big improvement in the quality of the x-rays and the scans.  This is the fourth time that Angel has visited Kitovu Hospital.

 

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Latest News – Dr Angel Garcia Forcada has arrived at Kitovu Hospital.

Dr Angel Garcia Forcada, a consultant physician from Toledo, Spain has arrived in Kitovu Hospital where he will spend 3 weeks.  This is the fourth time that Angel has visited Kitovu.

 

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