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Glossary

tuberculosis (TB)

Short Description: What is TB?

Long Description: 

Contagious infection of the respiratory system, caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium. TB is spread by coughing and sneezing. TB is the most frequent opportunistic infection related to HIV, occurring early in the progression from HIV infection to full-blown AIDS.

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what´s happening

CCBRT celebrates International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2013
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Celebrations to mark the first ever International Day to End Obstetric Fistula kick off in Bukoba!
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CCBRT advocates for the mainstreaming of disability
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personal stories

Thursday, 2010-06-03 07:41

The fans whirr overhead on this hot day in Dar es Salaam as Anna lies on her hospital bed nursing...

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CCBRT statistics
In 2012 we
  • carried out 501 fistula surgeries
  • performed 7750 eye surgeries 
  • received 243 club feet patients for surgery
  • performed 428 cleft lip/palate surgeries
  • carried out 855 plastic/reconstructive and other orthopaedic surgeries
  • produced 1347 prosthetics and orthotics

changing lives

Little Thomas was born with clubfeet. Thanks to early intervention he will now be able to walk normally like other children. To help more children like Thomas, kindly donate here.