Situation:
The healthcare system in Nigeria has an increasing need for blood transfusion to manage postpartum bleeding, trauma, major surgery, severe anemia in children, sickle cell disease among others. The available blood is not always safe: there is still a risk of transmission of infectious diseases (inadequate testing, bacterial contamination), inadequate hygiene measures, transfusion reactions due to red cell antibodies (no reagents/facilities for testing).
Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine the number of severely injured people is increasing. To treat their extensive and very often infected skin-muscle-nerves-joint -and bone defects needs a lot of experience in specialized traumacenters. One proven method for bone stabilization in such cases is the so-called ring fixateur which allows a nearly unobstructed access to the soft tissue as well. However, Ukraine has a manifest shortage in both, ring fixateurs and basic instruments.
There is only one pharmacy and one hospital left in the city of Kupjansk. However, for people from the surrounding villages, these are inaccessible as public transport has been destroyed. Elderly people and those in need of care are particularly affected and have been unable to access medical care since the start of the invasion.
Improvement of medical care for the population of the city of Kupjansk and the surrounding villages through primary care, regular check-ups and specialist medical advice.
Madagascar has a population of 31 million inhabitants with a life expectancy at birth of 65 years. Stroke is the leading cause of hospital mortality and disability, with an estimated prevalence of hypertension at 36% as the most important risk factor. With only 20 neurologists and 5 neurosurgeons in the country, the high burden of stroke is alarming.
Reduce the burden of stroke in Southern Madagascar (Anosy, Atsimo-Andrefana) through prevention, treatment and rehabilitation
Situation:
Chronic respiratory diseases, specifically airways diseases, are the third leading cause of death worldwide. Low- and middle-income countries are particularly affected and have higher mortality than high-income countries. Although local guidelines exist, implementation is a major challenge. Apart from funding constraints, limited awareness of CRDs and health care capacity are the main reasons.
Objectives:
The award acknowledges outstanding projects which contribute toward improving medical healthcare in developing countries along with those persons from organizations who are responsible for the projects. The award is endowed with 100,000 euros. This year the award honors projects on the topic of “Outreach Services”.
Situation:
Tanzania has the highest prevalence of diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa. Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a common complication of diabetes, is one of the main causes of vision loss that could be prevented through screening and treatment. Screening in Tanzania is limited due to the lack of ophthalmologists.
