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Rotary Jaipur Limb Workshop at Gondar University Hospital (GUH), Ethiopia �

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Leicester-Gondar Partnership Transforming Prosthetic Care

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Presenter: Mr. Moges Baye

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Date: October 17, 2025

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Introduction & Background�

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  • GUH serves 13 million people; no prior prosthetic services (University of Gondar, n.d. )
  • Recent upgrades to orthopedic ward align with workshop integration (Rotary Club, n.d.)
  • Leicester-Gondar Partnership , emphasizes humanitarian action(Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, n.d)

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Objectives�

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  • Establish a fully equipped prosthetics workshop at GUH.
  • Train local technicians in prosthetic production and fitting.
  • Improve access to prosthetic services for individuals in the region.
  • Enhance healthcare services at GUH (orthopedics & physiotherapy).
  • Ensure sustainability via local capacity building and partnerships.

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Community Assessment and Supporting Letter�

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  • Methods: Interviews & focus groups with stakeholders & beneficiaries.
  • Findings: Limited access, negative impact on mobility and independence.

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Budget and Grant approval �

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Establishment Process

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Establishment Process …….

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Establishment Process …….

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Achievements

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Pediatric Success Story

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Methods / Outcome Assessment

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Achievements

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  • 99 + prosthetic limbs fitted since establishment
  • Enhanced collaboration between Orthopedic, Physiotherapy, occupational , and Metal Health
  • Improved patient mobility, self-esteem, and social reintegration.
  • Recognized by Rotary International and UoG leadership as a model for community-based rehabilitation.

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Current Status

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  • Collaboration with ICRC

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  • Working with LN4 Hand Project

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  • We have Signed MoU with OADCPH

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  • Ongoing virtual training with experts

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Future Directions

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  • Upgrade the current certificate-level prosthetic technician training program to a degree-level program.

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  • Provide advanced training in alignment techniques and pediatric prosthetics.

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  • Conduct joint clinical research in collaboration with Leicester partners

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  • Launch mobile outreach programs to serve rural amputees.

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  • Start crutch fabrication and provision to support persons with mobility impairments.

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  • Expand the center into a regional rehabilitation and training hub.

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Sustainability & Challenges�

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Conclusion & Acknowledgment�

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  • Contact: Mr. Moges Baye, Email: mogesbaye@gmail.com

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References

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  1. University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. (n.d.). Overview of UoGCSH services. Ethiopian Journal of Health and Science. Retrieved October 11, 2025, from https://journal.esep.org.et/index.php/esep/article/view/108
  2. Rotary Club. (n.d.). Our Global Grant: A Rotary partnership with Gondar, Ethiopia. ClubRunner. Retrieved October 11, 2025, from https://portal.clubrunner.ca/9515/stories/our-global-grant-a-rotary-partnership-with-gondar-ethiopia
  3. Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. (n.d.). Leicester-Gondar Orthopaedic Partnership Final Report. Retrieved October 11, 2025, from https://www.rcsed.ac.uk/media/snsb25e4/leicester-gondar-orthopaedic-partnership-final-report.pdf

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Thank You

“Service Above Self”