2024 Kampala, Uganda
Day One – Arrival in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda
The Rotaplast team, including Mission Director Brian Walker and Medical Director/Rotaplast International co-founder Dr. Angelo Capozzi, received a warm welcome from the Rotary Club of Kampala-Nsambya upon ... Read More »
Day 2 – Preclinical screenings
Kampala, Uganda
Hundreds of people from Kampala, Uganda, and the surrounding areas arrived at Kiruddu Referral Hospital for a chance to be seen by our Rotaplast team. They hope to receive treatment for cleft lips, cleft p... Read More »
Day 3 – First Day of Surgery
Kampala, Uganda
A patient awaiting surgery sits in the ward, smiling as they color with markers, thanks to the efforts of our team’s recreation therapist, Trina Coffman-Gomez. The bright colors and playful activity ... Read More »
Day 4 – Surgical Progress and Collaborative Care
Kampala, Uganda
A joyful young child waves and smiles while recovering in the ward, enjoying a banana. In the background, the child’s mother sits with a beaming smile, watching her child with relief and happiness. P... Read More »
Day 5 – Snapshot of Kampala
Kampala, Uganda
A snapshot captures a woman selling an array of fresh vegetables and fruits, including tomatoes, limes, pineapple, watermelon, and Amaranth (Dodo greens), in the bustling rural markets along the streets of... Read More »
Day 6 – Partnership
Kampala, Uganda
Mission Director Brian Walker and Dr. Rose Alenyo stand next to a man who was an electrician before losing both of his hands. Brian holds a prosthetic hand assembled by Rotarians and provided by Odyssey Te... Read More »
Day 7 – Rotary’s Compassionate Touch
Kampala, Uganda
Rotaract member Cathy Lizzie engages two young children in a coloring activity using crayons in the ward. Her warm interaction fosters a comforting environment where children can relax and express themselv... Read More »
Day 8 – Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
Kampala, Uganda
A morning photo showcases Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, the hub of this Rotaplast mission. Situated in Kampala, Uganda’s capital, Kiruddu is a public tertiary hospital under the Ministry of Hea... Read More »
Day 9 – Final Surgeries
Kampala, Uganda
Surgeon Karla Werninghaus, MD carefully inspects a young boy’s burn contracture on his arm, ensuring she understands the full extent of the injury before proceeding with the surgery. Anesthesiologist... Read More »
Day 10 – Post-clinicincal Support
Kampala, Uganda
A Ugandan mother smiles proudly as she demonstrates the increased mobility of her daughter’s arm following surgery to correct a burn contracture. The successful procedure has brought newfound hope an... Read More »
Rotaplast Mission Brings Vital Medical Equipment and Training to Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Collaboration between Rotaplast International and local hospital staff aims to improve burn treatment and patient outcomes The mission, which brought a large team of surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare ... Read More »
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