Currently Active Missions
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 »
On our way to Sylhet Bangladesh
Sylhet, Bangladesh
After a long journey, both the American and Dutch team members of Rotaplast International and Rotaplast The Netherlands have safely arrived in Bangladesh for our mission in Sylhet. The Americans began thei... Read More »
From Bangalore to Massachusetts and Back: Jyothi and Shashi’s Volunteer Journey
Nagamangala, India
When Jyothi and Shashi joined Rotaplast International as interpreters, they brought language skills, professional expertise, and a deep connection to their roots. Their story illustrates how shared purpose... Read More »
Surgical days 3-10
Nagamangala, India
Over the course of seven days, approximately 50 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 »
Latest From Around The World
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Luxor, Egypt
This mission to Luxor involved a team of 22 people from the US, 3 surgeons from Egypt, local Rotarian hosts, many local volunteers and translators plus local hospital staff. While some team members had bee... Read More »
Global Scholars
Luxor, Egypt
As part of the new Education Committee approved by the Rotaplast Board, we piloted the Rotaplast Global Scholars Program on five recent missions over the past year. This initiative provided clinical experi... Read More »