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Mr Paul Maloney, ADFA volunteer orthopaedic technician, has successfully installed the first arthroscopy stacks in all of Madagascar. Two units were used for the first time by Dr Graham Forward, Prof Duval and Prof Jean Claude and their teams.

Thank you to St John of God Subiaco, Murdoch Surgicentre and Smith & Nephew.

ADFA acknowledges Air Mauritius for increased baggage allowance which assisted with transporting supplies and equipment for the team.

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