Currently Active Missions
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 clinic
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 »
Arrival at Adichunchanagiri University Hospital in Nagamangala
Nagamangala, India
After a two-hour drive from Bangalore, the Rotaplast volunteer team arrived at Adichunchanagiri University (ACU) in Nagamangala. We were greeted by Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Bangalore North, settle... Read More »
2024 Mission to Nagamangala, India: Arrival in Bangalore
Nagamangala, India
The 2024 mission to Nagamangala includes a volunteer medical team from across the United States and Canada and non-medical volunteers from Rotary District 5180 in the greater-Sacramento area who met up in ... Read More »
Dental Care & Cleft Counseling
Faridabad, India
Cleft lip and palate deformities can result from genetic disorders or syndromes. As technology and databases improve, our understanding of genetic markers and risk factors for these conditions continues to... Read More »
Team Member Highlight – Mr. Sterilizer – Kevin Shultz
Faridabad, India
Kevin Shultz is from the Portsmouth Rotary Club and this is his second Rotaplast Mission. During the pre-clinic phase of the Misson, Kevin was assigned to help with the photos. Each patient was assigned a ... Read More »
First Day of Clinic
Faridabad, India
I noticed this young woman and her baby early in the day on the first day of clinic. Here she is getting through the registration process where they mark the patient to prevent confusion. The next step in ... Read More »
Arriving at the Hospital
Faridabad, India
The bus ride from the airport to the hospital was about an hour. Team members had a chance to chat with one another as we made our way along. Having personally never visiting India, the one thing I noticed... Read More »
Bringing It All Together – Including A Missing Box!
Faridabad, India
As posted earlier the boxes were all packed in San Francisco and taken to the airport. Emerites ships the boxes to India. Each team member is allowed 2 checked bags; however, they only check one personal p... Read More »
Bringing All The Pieces Together!
Faridabad, India
To have a successful mission all the pieces must come together at the right place and same time. One essential element is the material items (stuff) that is packed into boxes and shipped to the location. I... 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 »
Dr. Maureen Valley, DMD, MPH, MS, Appointed as Director of Dental Services at Rotaplast International
San Francisco, California
SAN FRANCISCO – June 15, 2024 – Rotaplast International is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Maureen Valley, DMD, MPH, MS, as the new Director of Dental Services. Dr. Valley brings a wealth ... 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 »
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 »
Latest From Around The World
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 »