2024 Kampala, Uganda

Jun 5, 2024

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 »

Jun 7, 2024

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 »

Jun 11, 2024

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 »

Jun 12, 2024

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 »

Jun 13, 2024

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 »

Jun 14, 2024

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 »

Jun 14, 2024

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 »

Jun 17, 2024

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 »

Jun 17, 2024

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 »

Jun 24, 2024

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 »

Aug 2, 2024

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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