Home page - Duke Global Neurosurgery & Neurology

Our Mission

Promoting health in low- and middle-income countries through a multi-faceted evidence-based and collaborative approach to improve patient access to care and health outcomes, strengthen health systems, and inform policy

By the year 2030

We will have 50 Neurosurgeons geographically spread throughout Uganda, operating with modern equipment.

Working together

In national and regional hospitals in East Africa to improve neurosurgical outcomes

Milestones

Create partnership with Mulago National Referral Hospital

100%

Establish a twinning program with Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

100%

Work with MUST to develop the East African Neuroscience Institute

50%

Train 50 neurosurgeons

16%

Surgical Camps Over 10 Years

Surgical Cases Performed

Ongoing Research Projects

Current Ugandan Neurosurgical Residents

Our Values

We are respectful and professional in our relationships with colleagues domestic and abroad.

Collaboration

We are welcoming of all backgrounds, experience, and viewpoints.

Diversity

We are promoting empowerment of our team, communities, and individuals.

Education

We are honest and open in our communication, service, and academic work.

Integrity

We are pursuing our mission with commitment, vigor, and a sense of urgency.

Passion

We are evidence based, innovative thinkers, with a focus on national priorities.

Research

News and Blog Posts

MUST Launches the Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery

August 8, 2025

Stakeholders unite at MUST on July 24, 2025, to advance neurosurgical training and strengthen medical education in Uganda Celebrating a Milestone in Neurosurgical Training: MUST Launches th...

Meet Our DGNN Team Members: Mareshah Sowah

October 4, 2022

3 Things to know about Mareshah Sowah Brief Introduction Mareshah joined DGNN in 2020 as a Duke University School of Medicine Master of Biomedical Science student. She is...

Meet Our DGNN Team Members: Nancy Abu-Bonsrah

November 12, 2021

3 Things to Know About: Nancy Abu-Bonsrah Nancy is joining DGNN from Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she is a neurosurgery resident. She is currently pursuing an MPH at Johns Hopkins B...

Support DGNN

Give to DGNN