When AHA first began doing surgery in the village of Kabudula (Kab) in 2014, international visitors completed most of the procedures, and only very minor procedures could be done when we weren’t there. The road from Lilongwe to Kab was dirt, and only one clinician had experience in minor surgeries and could independently complete minor procedures. Yet there were hundreds of patients with untreated surgical conditions around Kab trading center alone, and services had not yet been extended to the surrounding rural health centers.
Read moreDay Two at Dzaleka Refugee Camp!
Today at Dzalaka Refugee Camp, Dr. Mullarkey and her team treated 23 patients. The patients ages ranged from 6 up to 72 years old. The refugees are from various countries and backgrounds, with over 30,000 people living in the camp…
Read moreWednesday: Dentistry at Dzaleka Refugee Camp!
oday, the dental team spent their first day at Dzalaka refugee camp. With only a small medical clinic and no dental clinic, the residents were in great need of dental treatment…
Read moreReflections on Day 2 at Kabudula Hospital
Today was another very busy day at Kabudula Hospital! We have been so fortunate to work with the medical staff at Kabudula, including head Clinical Officer Aubry, with the partnership and support of World Altering Medicine and Watsi. We had another great day helping to relieve patients of their pain and discomfort through surgery and other medical interventions.
Read moreFirst Day Working in Malawi
After arriving yesterday, it has been an incredible two days thus far. The people of Malawi have been very welcoming and the country itself is beautiful. Today was our first day providing medical care and it was a busy one!…
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