Terence Ryan
The International Wound Healing Foundation welcomes
International Dermatology initiatives to promote skin care in General
health Services World wide so that Health Centres manage not just common
skin diseases but Wounds and Burns.
The Governing Body of Dermatology is The International League of Dermatology
Societies and in 1987 it founded The International Foundation of Dermatology.
Its Flagship is The Regional Dermatology Training School (RDTC) based
at The Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College ,Moshi ,Tanzania. It is
a WHO collaborating Centre for Dermatology, Sexually Transmitted Infections
and Leprosy
The two year training at the RDTC has given 12 countries of English
Speaking Africa 110 graduates capable of advising Governments and Universities
about all matters pertaining to the skin as well as themselves setting
up programmes of Skin Care.
Courses in Wound care and training material have been provided to this Centre by The International Wound Healing Foundation. The leprosy component of the programme includes foot care and rehabilitation .The two purpose built Operating Theatres have been utilised for courses in Reconstructive Surgery. There are annual courses on the management of Lymphoedema with reference to Lymphatic Filariasis.
The RDTC practices and researches the utilisation of
Traditional Medicine such as Honey for Pressure Sores. There is a purpose
built “Fly Laboratory” for Larval Debridement of Wounds.
The large Albino population in the region brings to the centre advanced
cancers of the skin requiring reconstructive surgery.
Visitors with expertise are welcome. They need to plan
their visits 6-12 months in advance to fit in with the Curriculum and
Housing Availability.
Funding ( A total of $150,000) for improvements in inpatient facilities
(a dedicated Ward) and for a Burns Unit are urgently Needed.
Information can be obtained from Professor Terence Ryan at The address
of The International Wound Healing Foundation at Oxfordwound@aol.com
Information
taken from website of:
World Union of Wound Healing Societies