News Archives - Australian Doctors for Africa An Australian not-for-profit humanitarian aid organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of communities in Ethiopia, Madagascar, Somaliland and Comoros Thu, 28 May 2026 07:23:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ausdocafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-site-icon-1.png News Archives - Australian Doctors for Africa 32 32 They’ve done it again! https://ausdocafrica.org/theyve-done-it-again/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=theyve-done-it-again https://ausdocafrica.org/theyve-done-it-again/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 07:23:42 +0000 https://ausdocafrica.org/?p=7515   ADFA’s recent gastroenterology mission to Madagascar  highlighted the expanding impact of collaboration, expertise, and ongoing partnerships in healthcare. Over two weeks, ADFA’s volunteer team worked alongside local health professionals across Antananarivo, Antsirabe and Toliara, delivering specialist care, practical training, and helping strengthen essential medical services. Together, the team: Consulted with 215 patients Performed 79 […]

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]]> https://ausdocafrica.org/theyve-done-it-again/feed/ 0 Strengthening orthopaedic care in East Africa https://ausdocafrica.org/strengthening-orthopaedic-care-in-east-africa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strengthening-orthopaedic-care-in-east-africa https://ausdocafrica.org/strengthening-orthopaedic-care-in-east-africa/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 05:58:59 +0000 https://ausdocafrica.org/?p=7500 Dr Graham Forward recently delivered the ADFA / AO Alliance Pre-Basic Orthopaedic Practical Workshop to 44 junior doctors—an inspiring and hands-on learning experience. Brought to life by a skilled Tanzanian faculty, the workshop created an engaging and supportive environment for the next generation of clinicians to build their skills and confidence. A big thank you […]

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]]> https://ausdocafrica.org/strengthening-orthopaedic-care-in-east-africa/feed/ 0 Changing Lives and Building the Future of ENT Care in Madagascar https://ausdocafrica.org/changing-lives-and-building-the-future-of-ent-care-in-madagascar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=changing-lives-and-building-the-future-of-ent-care-in-madagascar https://ausdocafrica.org/changing-lives-and-building-the-future-of-ent-care-in-madagascar/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 05:51:45 +0000 https://ausdocafrica.org/?p=7493 Small but mighty, ADFA’s volunteer team of five ENT professionals delivered far more than specialist clinical care during their 10-day mission to Madagascar last month; they helped lay the foundations for a more sustainable future for ENT services in the region. A heartfelt thank you to Dr Latif Kadhim (ENT Surgeon), Sam Last (ENT Registrar), […]

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]]> https://ausdocafrica.org/changing-lives-and-building-the-future-of-ent-care-in-madagascar/feed/ 0 Welcome to Jackie https://ausdocafrica.org/welcome-to-jackie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welcome-to-jackie https://ausdocafrica.org/welcome-to-jackie/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 05:41:40 +0000 https://ausdocafrica.org/?p=7490 We’re delighted to welcome Jackie to the Australian Doctors for Africa team as our new Office Administrator.As the engine room of our day-to-day operations, the Office Administrator plays an important role in helping keep our programs, teams, and communications running smoothly, supporting the work that ultimately helps us continue to improve the health and wellbeing […]

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]]> https://ausdocafrica.org/welcome-to-jackie/feed/ 0 Sea Container Sails to Madagascar https://ausdocafrica.org/sea-container-sails-to-madagascar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sea-container-sails-to-madagascar https://ausdocafrica.org/sea-container-sails-to-madagascar/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:04:23 +0000 https://ausdocafrica.org/?p=7435 ADFA packed its 70th sea container last week, full of donated medical equipment for CHU Antanambao (main, local public hospital), and our volunteer and Clubfoot programs in Toliara, Madagascar. Over 300 items were loaded including 25 hospital beds and mattresses, examination tables, operating table, birthing bed, anaesthetic machine, ventilators, wheelchairs, crutches, scrubs, PPE and theatre/medical […]

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]]> https://ausdocafrica.org/sea-container-sails-to-madagascar/feed/ 0 Congratulations Dr Li-On Lam, WA AOA Humanitarian Award https://ausdocafrica.org/congratulations-dr-li-on-lam-wa-aoa-humanitarian-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=congratulations-dr-li-on-lam-wa-aoa-humanitarian-award https://ausdocafrica.org/congratulations-dr-li-on-lam-wa-aoa-humanitarian-award/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:51:30 +0000 https://ausdocafrica.org/?p=7420 Congratulations to long-time ADFA volunteer and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Li-On Lam who was presented with a much-deserved Humanitarian Award at the Australian Orthopaedics Association WA Branch Annual Scientific Meeting held late last year. Since 2011, Li-On has led 10 volunteer teams to Madagascar, providing orthopaedic consultations and surgeries to 100s of people in need. Li-On, […]

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]]> https://ausdocafrica.org/congratulations-dr-li-on-lam-wa-aoa-humanitarian-award/feed/ 0 Orthopaedic Surgery and Nurse Training in Harar, Ethiopia https://ausdocafrica.org/orthopaedic-surgery-and-nurse-training-in-harar-ethiopia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=orthopaedic-surgery-and-nurse-training-in-harar-ethiopia https://ausdocafrica.org/orthopaedic-surgery-and-nurse-training-in-harar-ethiopia/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:36:37 +0000 https://ausdocafrica.org/?p=7411 Huge thanks to Dr Risto Todorov, an orthopaedic surgeon from North Macedonia, for volunteering at the Haramaya University Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Over 10 days, Risto assisted with 7 major surgeries; attended daily clinic consultations and ward rounds; and provided training to 12 orthopaedic trainees and surgeons, through on the job training and six […]

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]]> https://ausdocafrica.org/orthopaedic-surgery-and-nurse-training-in-harar-ethiopia/feed/ 0 2025 ANNUAL REPORT https://ausdocafrica.org/2025-annual-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-annual-report https://ausdocafrica.org/2025-annual-report/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:05:37 +0000 https://ausdocafrica.org/?p=7399 Thanks to incredible donor, volunteer and corporate support, ADFA has achieved great outcomes in Madagascar, Ethiopia, Somaliland and Zimbabwe during the 2024/25 financial year: 23 hospitals supported 453 medical professionals received training 30 scholarships for specialty training, fellowships and medical students 377 surgical operations & 1,116 clinical consultations 188 children treated for clubfoot $232,009 worth […]

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]]> https://ausdocafrica.org/2025-annual-report/feed/ 0 Orthopaedic Pre-basic Training in Zimbabwe https://ausdocafrica.org/orthopaedic-pre-basic-training-in-zimbabwe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=orthopaedic-pre-basic-training-in-zimbabwe https://ausdocafrica.org/orthopaedic-pre-basic-training-in-zimbabwe/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:59:49 +0000 https://ausdocafrica.org/?p=7394 Gratitude to Dr Michael Wren, long time volunteer Orthopaedic Surgeon, for representing Australian Doctors for Africa as International Co-Chair for the ADFA / AO Alliance Pre-basic Orthopaedic Surgical Skills Workshop held in Gweru, Zimbabwe. The 3 day course was attended by 34 junior orthopaedic trainees from all over Zimbabwe, who showed great commitment to learning. […]

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]]> https://ausdocafrica.org/orthopaedic-pre-basic-training-in-zimbabwe/feed/ 0 Urology & Orthopaedics Team Volunteer in Madagascar https://ausdocafrica.org/urology-orthopaedics-team-volunteer-in-madagascar-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=urology-orthopaedics-team-volunteer-in-madagascar-3 https://ausdocafrica.org/urology-orthopaedics-team-volunteer-in-madagascar-3/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:06:18 +0000 https://ausdocafrica.org/?p=7334 A volunteer Urology & Orthopaedics team from Ballarat, Victoria made their 7th visit to Toliara, Madagascar to provide much-needed medical assistance and training. Huge thanks to Dr Lydia Johns Putra (Urologist) and Dr Shaun English (Orthopaedic Surgeon), Dr Hock Tan (Anaesthetist), Kylie Cross (Theatre Nurse) and Sophie Tan (medical student/logistics) for volunteering and making a […]

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