Health Equity Alliance-HEAL

12/09/2026

HEAL is organising a medical outreach to Lira, Northern Uganda from 22nd November to 4th December 2026.
Critical needs identified by local team to mobilise a team consisting of:

1 Anaesthetist
2 Gynaecologists
2 General Surgeons
1 Paediatric Surgeon
1 ENT Specialist
1 Sonographer/Radiologist
1 Physician

Perhaps you know of anyone with these specials skills to support this outreach.
Those interested, more details on the webpage:
https://healthequityalliance.net/heal-uganda-medical-mission-2026/

Please contact us for more details!

Health Equity Alliance (HEAL) is excited to announce an upcoming medical and surgical outreach mission to Lira, Northern Uganda. We invite healthcare professionals and volunteers who are passionate about serving underserved communities to join us on this life-changing mission.

12/04/2026

Last week I had the privilege of joining colleagues and medical students in Chad for a free breast and cervical cancer screening event. Unfortunately, Chad currently lacks formal treatment programs for both cervical and breast cancer. This is concerning, especially considering the high incidence rates of these cancers in Africa. For instance, cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality among women in developing countries, with 72,000 new cases recorded in sub-Saharan Africa in 2002. In Chad, the situation is dire, with limited access to screening and qualified personnel ¹ ².
Breast cancer is also a significant issue, with LMICs bearing a disproportionate burden of mortality due to delayed diagnoses and fragmented care systems. In fact, only 5% of LMICs have nationally implemented breast cancer screening programs, compared to 90% of high-income countries.
It's crucial that we initiate treatment programs for these common conditions. What are your thoughts on how we can work together to address this issue? Would you like to know more about existing initiatives or potential partners for cancer care in Chad?
Please join us, as we trying to initiate something with local partners🙏

24/02/2026

APPEAL FOR TOAMASINA, MADAGASCAR
Cyclone Gezani has brought severe destruction to Toamasina in eastern Madagascar. Homes have been swept away, power lines torn down, and more than 250,000 people have been affected or displaced. The main hospital’s roof has been ripped off, and medical facilities across the region are overwhelmed.
Bethany Hospital, under the leadership of Dr. Fabruce, is currently facing a critical shortage of resources as they try to care for an increasing number of injured and displaced people.
I will be joining the initial response team at Bethany Hospital to help assess urgent needs on the ground — medical, logistical, and humanitarian. This will help us determine how best to support the community during this crisis.
If you are able and willing to help, your support would be deeply appreciated.
Financial contributions: Click HERE: https://shorturl.at/J3pR0
For material donations or other forms of assistance, please contact us directly so we can coordinate effectively.
Thank you for your prayers, your compassion, and your encouragement for those affected.
With gratitude and blessings.

Augustin Lutakwa@HEAL:
[email protected] or [email protected]