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Live Impact

Our Latest Impact Statistics

Real-time data showing the lives we're changing together.

200+

Patients Served

Women who received life-saving diagnostic services

15+

Healthcare Workers Trained

Local doctors and technicians building long-term capacity

134

Cancer Diagnoses Made

Early detection leading to better treatment outcomes

2-3 Days

Average Diagnosis Time

Compared to weeks or months without our clinic

100% Transparency

Where Your Donations Go

ACAT is 100% volunteer-led with zero salaries paid. Every pound donated goes directly to life-saving work.

Current Funding Status

2025 Target: £15,000 £8,500 raised (57%)
Q1 2025

£3,200 raised
28 biopsies funded

Average/Month

£1,250
10-12 biopsies

Fund Allocation Breakdown

Biopsy Services
Equipment, supplies, processing
65%
Training Programs
Materials, workshops, certification
20%
DaiDipper Development
Research, prototyping, testing
10%
Operations
Website, communications, admin
5%

Volunteer Impact: Our volunteers contribute an estimated £50,000+ worth of professional services annually at zero cost.

Training Missions

Upcoming Trips & Training

Planned visits to Uganda to provide hands-on training and support to local healthcare teams.

March 2025

Advanced Histopathology Training

  • Mbarara University of Science & Technology
  • Training 8 local pathologists
  • 3-week intensive program
  • Focus: Breast cancer diagnosis protocols
Confirmed Dr. Sarah Mitchell Leading
June 2025

DaiDipper Pilot Testing

  • Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
  • Installing first DaiDipper prototype
  • 2-week setup & training
  • Real-world testing environment
Planning Phase Funding Needed: £2,500
Want to Join a Training Mission?

We're always looking for qualified pathologists and medical educators to join our training trips.

Learn About Volunteer Opportunities
Innovation Update

DaiDipper Development Progress

Our automated staining robot is approaching real-world testing. Here's where we stand.

DaiDipper prototype

Development Milestones

Concept Design ✓
Completed Q3 2024
Prototype Build ✓
Completed Q4 2024
Lab Testing 🔄
In Progress - Q1 2025
Field Testing
Planned Q2 2025
Production Ready
Target Q4 2025
Current Status:

Laboratory testing shows 95%+ accuracy in automated H&E staining. Preparing for real-world trials in Uganda.

Recent Updates

Latest News

Stay informed about our recent achievements and upcoming developments.

January 15, 2025
Record Month for Biopsies

December 2024 saw our highest monthly total with 28 biopsies completed, including 12 positive cancer diagnoses leading to early treatment.

Impact
January 8, 2025
New Partnership Announced

ACAT partners with Kampala Cancer Institute to expand training programs across Uganda's regional hospitals.

Partnership
December 20, 2024
DaiDipper Breakthrough

Lab testing confirms DaiDipper achieves clinical-grade staining quality while reducing costs by 80% compared to manual processing.

Technology

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