News & Updates
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
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
Q1 2025
£3,200 raised
28 biopsies funded
Average/Month
£1,250
10-12 biopsies
Fund Allocation Breakdown
Biopsy Services
Equipment, supplies, processingTraining Programs
Materials, workshops, certificationDaiDipper Development
Research, prototyping, testingOperations
Website, communications, adminVolunteer Impact: Our volunteers contribute an estimated £50,000+ worth of professional services annually at zero cost.
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
June 2025
DaiDipper Pilot Testing
- Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
- Installing first DaiDipper prototype
- 2-week setup & training
- Real-world testing environment
Want to Join a Training Mission?
We're always looking for qualified pathologists and medical educators to join our training trips.
Learn About Volunteer OpportunitiesDaiDipper Development Progress
Our automated staining robot is approaching real-world testing. Here's where we stand.
Development Milestones
Concept Design ✓
Completed Q3 2024Prototype Build ✓
Completed Q4 2024Lab Testing 🔄
In Progress - Q1 2025Field Testing
Planned Q2 2025Production Ready
Target Q4 2025Current Status:
Laboratory testing shows 95%+ accuracy in automated H&E staining. Preparing for real-world trials in Uganda.
Latest News
Stay informed about our recent achievements and upcoming developments.
Record Month for Biopsies
December 2024 saw our highest monthly total with 28 biopsies completed, including 12 positive cancer diagnoses leading to early treatment.
ImpactNew Partnership Announced
ACAT partners with Kampala Cancer Institute to expand training programs across Uganda's regional hospitals.
PartnershipDaiDipper Breakthrough
Lab testing confirms DaiDipper achieves clinical-grade staining quality while reducing costs by 80% compared to manual processing.
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