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Surgical Day Four i...
Arusha, Tanzania
Inside the operating unit of the hospital, quarters are a little tight. We have two operating tables in one room, which actually makes it convenient for the surgeons to consult during procedures. As the ... Read More »
Meet Alex and his F...
Arusha, Tanzania
One year old, Alex came to us on the forth day of surgery as a walk-in. He lives 100KM away in the Maasai village of Nafco, meaning Maasai Land, close to the Lolkisale Monduli District and Tarangire Natio... Read More »
Surgical Day 5: Som...
Arusha, Tanzania
Six year old Temba greets our team with all smiles on the morning of her surgery and readily cooperates with Dr. Tina who takes a look at her cleft palate. The surgery was long, as is the case with many Read More »
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Surgical days 3-10
Nagamangala, India
Over the course of seven days, approximately 48 patients, ranging in age from just three months to 78 years old, are scheduled for various procedures, including cleft lip and palate repairs, as well as bur... Read More »
Day 2: Pre-surgical clini...
Nagamangala, India
The mission starts with a full-day of patient evaluations in a pre-surgical clinic. The surgeons, pediatricians and nurses evaluate each patient to determine whether the patient will be a good candidate fo... Read More »