PATIENT IDENTIFICATION CHALLENGE; UGANDA
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Using a mobile platform and community networks to identify obstetric fistula and transport patients to hospitals offering free services.
Learn more about the Patient Identification Challenge and why identifying individuals in need of medical treatment and finding ways to make that treatment accessible reduces poverty.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
CareNet identifies fistula patients and coordinates their treatment in Uganda.
CareNet uses an intertwined model comprising a community-level multidisciplinary network of stakeholders supported by a mobile-based application and other digital technologies to: (a) increase awareness on fistula treatment, and (b) coordinate its delivery/distribution in rural communities in Uganda.
In this model, the community-level multidisciplinary network is an avenue for creating awareness on fistula repairs/treatment and identifying patients. The mobile-based application is an evidence-based mechanism for coordinating treatment of patients, and monitoring patterns of distribution and adoption of treatment services. The coordination of care and treatment involves organizing and providing financial or logistical support that fistula patients need so as to access free fistula repair services at specific health facilities in Uganda.
CareNet is founded by Agnes Nakakawa, Fiona Tulinayo, Ibrahim Mugerwa, Daniel Kasule, Linda Wandira, and Datsun Bazzeketa.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Identify 100 fistula patients and connect them to treatment by the end of the pilot
Reach 640 fistula patients by the end of year 1
Reach 1,100 fistula patients by the end of year 2
FOUNDING TEAM
Agnes Nakakawa - Team Leader
Fiona Tulinayo - Manager, Strategic Information and Development
Ibrahim Mugerwa - Manager, Community Sensitization & Coordination of Treatment and Care
Daniel Kasule - Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Linda Wandira - Manager, Customer Relations, Operations & Finance
Datsun Bazzeketa - Software/App Developer