Useful links for burn care in Africa

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We have compiled a list of useful links concerning burn care in Africa.   You will, for example, find most of the burns societies in Africa here. These can be helpful partners if you are, for example, planning a seminar on burn treatment or if you are even planning on arranging a larger regional event. One of the goals of WoundsAfrica is to connect healthcare professionals so that it is easier to collaborate and exchange knowledge. 

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Some of the sites in the links have very general information, while others contain more useful resources. A common denominator for most of the online resources listed here is that you may have to use some time to find all the pearls hidden on their websites. Some of these websites need some work to make them even more user-friendly and make the educational material more visible. 

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We have also included links to other useful resources like WHO documents about burn care, charitable societies, and selected articles. If you are interested in volunteer work - whether you are a nurse or a plastic surgeon - our list of charities will also be helpful for that. Our list is far from complete. Please send us a message if you know of other organizations, charities, or other useful links. Many of the charities mentioned here are based in South Africa. If you know of charities based in other African countries, let us know. Some resources are only available on social media- for example, a self-help group on Facebook for burn victims in Ghana. Currently, we do not have oversight over all activities on social media channels.