Israeli Medicine on the Equator

The Israeli Medicine on the Equator (IME) implements an innovative model for the development of rural medicine in Africa through the “Kiboga” model. The Kiboga model utilises voluntary medical teams from Israel by improving and ameliorating access to healthcare through patient education and awareness. In 2017, a unique diabetes clinic was opened in Kiboga’s hospital with branches in other health centers across the district. This clinic is the first of its kind in the Ugandan public health system with its multidisciplinary approach and emphasis on rural accessibility. Following the success of this clinic, there is now expansion into tackling hypertension, malnutrition and cervical cancer. Focused on regional healthcare systems, the “Kiboga” model can be replicated in other Ugandan districts and elsewhere in Africa. From providing perinatal care to treating HIV, cancer, malnutrition and other NCDs, the Israeli volunteers are saving lives, contributing to a better healthcare system in rural Uganda and advocating the diplomatic relations between Israel and Uganda. IME is empowering and educating local medical staff with an emphasis on independence and sustainability, as well as training staff and building long-term capacities among local teams.

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