Our pillars are research, education for both patients and medical professionals, ESG and advocacy.
Explore our Activities CWO is an organisation improving musculoskeletal healthcare in East Africa.
And that as surgeons we have a responsibility to add to the current body of knowledge
Explore our Research We believe that we can always do things better.
- Nelson Mandela. Our Educational Initiatives "Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."
Follow the link below to see our various activities aimed at improving access to care.
View ESG Activities We believe in equitable access to quality musculoskeletal care
Click below to view CWO activities aimed at the general population.
Our Advocacy Initiative We speak to the public about topical and relevant health issues

We improve musculoskeletal care through practice,  knowledge generation and public sensitization.

By actively disseminating knowledge and educating both healthcare professionals and the public, we aim to increase awareness, creating a more informed and healthier community, which ultimately drives improvements in musculoskeletal care and quality of life in the region.

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Our Activities

At CWO, we use a multifaceted approach that integrates research, education, access to quality care and advocacy at community level.

We believe that we can always do things better, and that as surgeons we have a responsibility to add to the current body of knowledge.

By empowering patients about their conditions and imparting knowledge to junior doctors, we raise awareness and the general standard of care

Despite the relatively high costs, at CWO we believe in equitable access to quality musculoskeletal care.

We speak to the public about topical and relevant health issues, aimed at raising awareness and increasing understanding.

Featured Publications

Discover our latest research, insights, and advancements in musculoskeletal care

External impingement in the shoulder is a common condition and MRI scanning is frequently utilised to confirm diagnosis.

Acute dislocation of the posterior tibial tendon is an infrequent injury that is often missed. This injury is typically observed in young individuals in the course of sports.

Ankle fractures requiring operative fixation often swell up after 24 h and surgery during this period is not feasible as there are several associated risks including infection and wound breakdown.

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