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Wednesday 2011-12-28
Christmas Newsletter reflects a busy and successful year end
The last quarter of the year was full of achievements at CCBRT. From the 10th Anniversary celebrations for the disability hospital to an award for the CEO; from a European visit by the Advocacy team to highly successful mobile...
Monday 2011-12-19
10 Year Anniversary of CCBRT Disability Hospital and groundbreaking ceremony for Baobab Maternity Hospital celebrated on 15 December with the Honourable Anne Makinda as guest of honour
On 15 December, CCBRT celebrated two milestones in the organisation's history: the 10 year anniversary of the disability hospital and the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Baobab Maternity Hospital. In 10 years of offering...
Tuesday 2011-11-29
Erwin Telemans, CEO of CCBRT, has received an award from the CEO Roundtable of Tanzanian recognising his excellence in leadership.
The award, presented during a gala event at The Movenpik hotel in Dar es Salaam, recognises his outstanding achievements in the building of public-private partnerships. It was presented by Mr. Ali Mufuruki, Chair of CEO...
Friday 2011-11-25
Ambassadors and other honourable representatives attended an Ambassadors' Breakfast on 23 November to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of CCBRT Disability Hospital.
The participants were updated on CCBRT's achievements and future plans, and the group discussed how together they can work towards the Millennium Development Goals. A hospital tour followed and CCBRT took the opportunity to...
Monday 2011-11-07
CCBRT reaches its target of 300 fistula operations two months early!
CCBRT has just performed its 300 fistula operation, reaching the target set for 2011 two months in advance. With transport paid for via Vodafone M-PESA and entirely free care and treatment, more and more women's lives are being...
Wednesday 2011-10-26
CCBRT receives visit from the Community Development Committee of the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania
The Committee, which comprises 26 Members of Parliament, visited CCBRT on 25 October from 11am to 1pm. Accompanying the Committee was the Honourable Minister of Social Welfare, Gender and Children: Sophia Simba. Following a tour...
Tuesday 2011-10-04
200 VVF operations celebrated! 200 clubfoot patients treated! The launch of a new advocacy campaign! 100 goats delivered to families in Moshi!
Read about a busy and successful quarter at CCBRT in the latest newsletter.
personal stories
Mama Margret gave birth in a local hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Although she had high blood...
changing lives
Just seven months old, Sharaf wears a foot brace to straighten his clubfeet. Born with the condition in both feet, Sharaf is being treated at a young age which means that he will be able to play football like any other boy when he is older.
- carried out 22 fistula surgeries
- performed 703 eye surgeries
- performed 43 cleft lip surgeries
- saw 341 patients for physiotherapy
- manufactured 149 new devices for people with disabilities
