Partnering in Global Health: What Is a Successful Dyad? The Duke Experience

This article explores the transformative partnership between Duke Global Neurosurgery and Neurology (DGNN) and Uganda, emphasizing the power of dyads in international collaboration. It details the partnership's focus on service, research, and training, highlighting key accomplishments like the...

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Published inNeurosurgery clinics of North America Vol. 35; no. 4; p. 421
Main Authors Fuller, Anthony T, Haglund, Michael M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2024
Subjects
Global Health
Humans
International Cooperation
Internship and Residency
Neurology
Neurosurgery - education
Uganda
Uganda
Global neurosurgery
Sustainable partnerships
Research and innovation
Capacity building
Duke global neurosurgery and neurology
Dyad
Uganda
Training and education
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Summary:This article explores the transformative partnership between Duke Global Neurosurgery and Neurology (DGNN) and Uganda, emphasizing the power of dyads in international collaboration. It details the partnership's focus on service, research, and training, highlighting key accomplishments like the establishment of a neurosurgery residency program, expansion of services, and an epilepsy clinic. Challenges such as resource constraints and cross-cultural collaboration are addressed. Recommendations are provided for developing similar partnerships, underlining the importance of mutual respect, shared goals, and long-term commitment. The DGNN-Uganda dyad is a blueprint for leveraging collaboration to improve global neurosurgical care and reduce health care inequities.
ISSN:1558-1349
DOI:10.1016/j.nec.2024.05.004