"Being able to identify life-threatening conditions, treating patients with efficiency and speed, and train new ECPs to do the same is the most thrilling part of working with GEC" Owen brings life to patients in critical condition. The ECP…
"I have been able to share my knowledge with different health workers from other countries, and ultimately earn a living doing something I am passionate about." Natukunda Elizabeth had been an ECP for 8 years. She is from the…
"The concept of rapid, emergency care which we take for granted in America is not the standard in Uganda. But GECC is helping make it the standard." Dr. Omeed Saghafi became involved with GEC when he heard about the…
"Being an ECP to me means working hard with a lot of expectations, but with the goal of saving lives" Kamugisha John Bosco (JB) is 31 years old and has been an ECP for 10 years. He is from…
" I am most proud of the Emergency Care Practitioners because they are the first line for severely sick patients and they know they can save lives when empowered to do so." Dr. Stacey Chamberlain is one of the co-founders of…
"I'm proud of being an ECP because I feel confident in taking care of critical patients and knowing how to treat them first." Glorious has gained confidence in the last three and a half years of her work as an ECP.…
Being an ECP, to Kizza Hilary, means “being a special person.” Hilary has worked as a dedicated ECP for seven years, and over that time, has seen GEC greatly impact the community around him. Health care has improved, patients are…
"Having made a few visits, its most striking to see the clinical skill garnered by the senior ECPs, many of whom were very new to their training on my first trip. Witnessing their clinical growth as been gratifying and inspiring. …
"I am so proud and amazed by all that our ECPs have done and the number of lives that they have saved. They are each remarkable individuals and they are part of a movement to improve access to emergency care…
"What I love about being an ECP is that there’s continuous learning and gaining of skills and knowledge." Alfunsi is 27 years old and has been an ECP for the last 7 years. Being an ECP has been truly inspiring…