Posts from 2026
Final Results 💙
Chattogram, Bangladesh
What a mission. What a team. What an outcome. From day one, the energy was strong. During pre-clinic, a large number of potential patients arrived, and the surgical schedule quickly filled up. The team mov... Read More »
Four More Procedures, Post-Clinic, Packing Up, and Heading Home ✅
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Our final full day of the mission has arrived. Due to our flight schedule and the upcoming elections in Bangladesh, this trip is one day shorter than usual. Early tomorrow morning (02/12), the team will he... Read More »
A 16-Year-Old Mother, a Tight Neck Muscle, and a Late Walk-In 💙
Chattogram, Bangladesh
It’s sometimes remarkable how resilient people can be. Circumstances aren’t always ideal, yet they find a way to keep going and make the most of life. That’s certainly true for this 16-year-old mothe... Read More »
Let’s Go Through the Whole Team 💙
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Randall Floyd, aka Randy (Mission Director), led the team and looked after everyone’s well-being. And not just the team—patients could count on his support as well. It’s an incredibly responsible rol... Read More »
The Fourth Day of Surgery 💙
Chattogram, BangladeshChattogram, Bangladesh
Running at Full Speed This is Rotaplast at its very best. The fourth day of surgery unfolds in a strong, steady rhythm. Teams are perfectly in sync, patients are operated on with great care, and recovery i... Read More »
Meet Monoware Lipi 💙
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Where We Go, We Return Here’s a meaningful fact: even before Chattogram was officially known as Chittagong, Rotaplast was already carrying out medical missions here. And anyone who knows Rotaplast knows ... Read More »
A mission with many dimensions 💙
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Many Different Life-Changing Surgeries A Rotaplast mission is about so much more than what is often mentioned first: repairing a cleft lip or cleft palate. Of course, these procedures are truly life-changi... Read More »
The First Rounds and Surgeries 💙
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Ready to Begin Today is the day: the first surgeries are underway. The team prepares for an important milestone. Patients are brought in, all medical files are ready with the correct forms, and after a bri... Read More »
Preparation, Pre-Clinic, and Setup 🚀
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Early Start When we’re on mission, the days begin early. From now on, “6:30 sharp” is the call almost every morning. With the full team divided over three minibuses, we make the trip to the hospital ... Read More »
A contribution from a Bengali student: Nazifa Sied
Chattogram, Bangladesh
A Rotaplast mission has an impact on many different levels. During each mission, we are supported by interpreters and many other dedicated helpers. In addition, there are students who join the mission—so... Read More »
The Mission Is Underway ✈️
Chattogram, Bangladesh
The mission has officially begun! From all corners of the world, our mission members are traveling toward our final destination: Chattogram (Chittagong), Bangladesh. Coming from the United States, Luxor in... Read More »
A Special Conclusion in Sylhet
Sylhet, Bangladesh
Today marked the final day of our Rotaplast mission in Sylhet, Bangladesh, a day filled with completion and heartfelt farewells. The morning was dedicated to the post-clinic, where all patients were invite... Read More »
A Celebratory Conclusion of Our Mission
Sylhet, Bangladesh
Today marked the last surgery day of our Rotaplast mission in Sylhet, a day filled with emotions and a modest celebration. With the final operations completed, we successfully concluded this mission with a... Read More »
Again a Productive Day
Sylhet, Bangladesh
On this Tuesday morning, amidst our busy medical mission in Sylhet, there was a palpable energy in the surgical department. Today, five surgeries were scheduled to correct open palates. These operations ar... Read More »
Recreation, Education, and Relationships…
Sylhet, Bangladesh
On the pre-operation department of our Rotaplast mission in Sylhet, there is an exceptionally colorful and cheerful atmosphere every day. This vibrant atmosphere is a deliberate choice to provide distracti... Read More »
From a Different Perspective
Sylhet, Bangladesh
Today was a remarkable day for both our patients and the Rotaplast team. Nico, our quartermaster and one of our dedicated team members, had the unique opportunity to follow a patient before, during, and af... Read More »
The crucial roles of our 3 nursing departments
Sylhet, Bangladesh
During our medical mission in Sylhet, the pre-operation, recovery (PACU), and post-operation nursing departments play essential roles. Every morning, our doctors make rounds on the pre- and post-operation ... Read More »
Something is Going On…
Sylhet, Bangladesh
After an intensive first day of surgery, this morning was a time for reflection and observation. The medical team gathered to evaluate the patients who were operated on yesterday. How did the night go? Wha... Read More »
First Deployment of the ORs
Sylhet, Bangladesh
The first surgery day for Rotaplast began early with a thorough debriefing, after which we immediately started with our first patient, a child with a cleft lip. This successful procedure marked a beautiful... Read More »
Introduction, Hospital tour and screening day it might look like a marathon
Sylhet, Bangladesh
The day started with a warm welcome from the director of the Sylhet Women’s Medical Hospital, who gave us a tour of both the pre- and post-operative care departments and the operating rooms. From the... Read More »
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Final Results 💙
Chattogram, Bangladesh
What a mission. What a team. What an outcome. From day one, the energy was strong. During pre-clinic, a large number of potential patients arrived, and the surgical schedule quickly filled up. The team mov... Read More »
Four More Procedures, Pos...
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Our final full day of the mission has arrived. Due to our flight schedule and the upcoming elections in Bangladesh, this trip is one day shorter than usual. Early tomorrow morning (02/12), the team will he... Read More »