ABOUT SPINALCARE AFRICA
Restoring mobility, dignity, and hope through accessible spinal care.
OUR STORY
SpinalCare Africa was born from personal experience, compassion, and an unshakable belief in the power of hope.
In 2008, our founder Dr. Omotayo Omoteso survived a tragic road traffic accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Doctors were unsure if he would ever walk again. Through emergency spinal surgery, months of physiotherapy, unwavering faith, and extraordinary support, he regained mobility — step by step.
His recovery was nothing short of a miracle, and it became the driving force behind SpinalCare Africa: a commitment to ensure that people across Africa facing similar spinal injuries are not denied treatment, rehabilitation, or the chance to walk again.
Today, this lived experience fuels a mission rooted in compassion, dignity, access, and restored hope.
Across Africa, thousands of people suffer spinal injuries every year due to road traffic accidents, falls, untreated medical conditions, and violence. Many are left paralyzed or in chronic pain simply because they cannot afford the cost of surgery or access timely rehabilitation.
These injuries do not only affect the body — they shatter families, livelihoods, education opportunities, and the ability to dream again. In many communities, a spinal injury becomes a life sentence of disability, poverty, and isolation.
SpinalCare Africa exists to bridge this gap — to ensure that no one is denied care simply because of where they were born or what they can afford.
WHY WE EXIST
OUR VISION
A continent where no one is left immobile, forgotten, or abandoned because they cannot afford spinal treatment — and where every individual has the opportunity to walk, work, live fully, and dream again.
To make spinal care — including surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term support — accessible, timely, and affordable for individuals across Africa, empowering them to regain mobility, dignity, and independence.
OUR MISSION
CORE VALUES
COMPASSION
We care for each person with dignity, empathy, and respect.
EXCELLENCE
We are committed to high-quality partnerships, care, and outcomes.
FAITH & HOPE
We believe in the possibility of healing, restoration, and transformation.
INTEGRITY
We operate transparently, responsibly, and with accountability.
COLLABORATION
We work hand-in-hand with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, communities, and supporters.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
A founder with lived experience
Our work is shaped by someone who has personally walked the path of paralysis, pain, recovery, and hope.We restore mobility, not just provide care
Surgery is only the beginning — rehabilitation, support, and follow-up care are at the heart of our model.
A high-impact, efficient model
We partner directly with hospitals and rehabilitation centers to reach people faster and more affordably.Faith-inspired compassion
Our foundation is built on love, service, and the belief that healing is possible. A continent where no one is left immobile, forgotten, or abandoned because they cannot afford spinal treatment — and where every individual has the opportunity to walk, work, live fully, and dream again.
OUR APPROACH
Surgery Sponsorship
Funding or subsidizing life-changing spinal surgeries for those who cannot afford treatment.
Rehabilitation Support
Physiotherapy, mobility aids, and recovery programs that help patients regain strength and independence.
Guiding individuals through diagnosis, referrals, hospital processes, and recovery pathways.
Advocacy & Awareness
Educating communities about spinal health, early intervention, and long-term rehabilitation.
Patient Navigation
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Dr. Omotayo Omoteso
Founder, SpinalCare Africa
Dr. Omotayo is a medical doctor, survivor, and advocate whose life was transformed after a devastating accident in 2008 that left him paralyzed. Through surgery, rehabilitation, faith, and support, he regained mobility — a miracle that shaped his purpose.
His mission is simple:
To help more people walk again, regain dignity, and rebuild their lives.
OUR COMMITMENT
We are committed to expanding access to spinal care, building partnerships across Africa, supporting survivors through every stage of recovery, and ensuring no one is left behind because of cost, distance, or circumstance.