This workshop marks IVUmed's first multi-national surgical workshop in West Africa. Physicians from at least 10 countries are in attendance, most of whom will return to their home countries following their training in Dakar. They will take with them the skills the learn from our medical volunteers. This is an excellent sit for such an exciting development. The hospital has over 25 urology residents.
The first day involved evaluating patients and planning for a very busy week. Our team will serve over 20 children, provide hands-on training to over two dozen surgeons and give multiple lectures.
One issue that has arisen during our first few days of surgery is the appearance of girls suffering from conditions that could potentially lead to their ostracism from their communities. Our team's fellow, Regina, got emotional when realizing the amazing difference she had made in one girl's life. "She would have been shunned," she said, "but now she has a chance." Our mission is to make these life-changing surgeries available to people everywhere.
The first day involved evaluating patients and planning for a very busy week. Our team will serve over 20 children, provide hands-on training to over two dozen surgeons and give multiple lectures.
One issue that has arisen during our first few days of surgery is the appearance of girls suffering from conditions that could potentially lead to their ostracism from their communities. Our team's fellow, Regina, got emotional when realizing the amazing difference she had made in one girl's life. "She would have been shunned," she said, "but now she has a chance." Our mission is to make these life-changing surgeries available to people everywhere.
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