Posts from Currently Active Missions
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 grow. For many years, Rotaplast has partnered with Dr. Tolarova,
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 folder and a photograph of
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 the process
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 as
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 piece of luggage. Rotaplast
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. In this first photo,
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 professionals, focused on addressing the country’s limited burn treatment capabilities. According
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 of experience, expertise, and passion for humanitarian work,
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 and relief to their lives. A young boy stands smiling with
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 Laura Joanne Davis points at the schedule for the final day
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 Health’s management. It serves as a major referral center for patients
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 themselves creatively during their recovery. Such moments of care and
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 Teams’ Build a Hand® program
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 Kampala. This vibrant scene showcases the daily life and
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. Pediatrician Dr. Bernard “Boony” Thio shares a
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 provide a welcome distraction, easing the patient’s anxiety and
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 palates, and burn contractures, seeking relief
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 their arrival at Entebbe International Airport. This heartfelt reception marks the beginning of
The Final Countdown
Medellin, Colombia
It was bittersweet as we said our goodbyes yesterday. We were going home, but we knew pieces of our team’s hearts now belong to the people of Colombia. What a humbling, 13 day experience! Two weeks ago we met as
“Happier Then Ever” for you Evan
Medellin, Colombia
Extreme endurance, commitment, and perseverance! A four-year-old indigenous boy and his teenage sister, Dayana Mejia, were determined to arrive at the clinic from Bajo Baudo, a town far away in the Choco Department, Colombia. He and his sister spent three
Latest From Around The World
Stories from the Ward
Faridabad, India
A teenage girl with burn contractures on her wrist, elbow, and knee from an untreated accident as a baby arrived at the clinic with her sister, both burdened by exhaustion and hesitant to trust. They were ... Read More »
Dental Care & Cleft ...
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 »
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