The RACS WA Surgeons Ball is just around the corner and they have had a fabulous response to date from fellows, with the event almost sold out. For those still thinking of attending, RACS WA is preparing to take you on a unique winter experience where elegant &...
Our Stories
Further PPE Support for Somaliland
Australian Doctors for Africa recently provided a large quantity of PPE and equipment to Hargeisa Group Hospital (HGH) to further assist with the COVID-19 epidemic. Supplies included 10,000 face masks, 27,000 pairs of gloves, 150 oxygen masks, thermometers and pulse oximeters. “We express our appreciation to the ADFA team for this timely assistance and continuous support to HGH”, said Dr Askar, HGH Director. Huge thanks to...2021 Annual Report
Thanks to the support of donors and volunteers we achieved some great results in 2021/21, even with COVID-19 travel restrictions. Check out our 2021 Annual Report for more stories and information about our work in East Africa. Massive thanks to Becky Chilcott at Chil3 for the fabulous pro bono designing, and Peter Connor and the team at Snap Print & Design West Perth for a great print...Madagascar Clubfoot Clinics Continue to Care for Children
Our Madagascar clubfoot clinic staff have continued to work hard and keep the clinics running to provide treatment to children born with clubfoot. In the 12 months to 30 June 2021 the clinics treated 141 children, changing the lives of the children and their families and ensuring a lifetime free from disability. Huge thanks to Lucile (clinic manager) and the clubfoot teams for continuing to provide excellent and safe...Anaesthesia Machines Donated for Ethiopia
Huge thanks to Natalie Taylor, CEO/Director of Nursing at Subiaco Private Hospital for donating two, decommissioned Datex-Ohmeda Aespire Anaesthesia Machines. The machines are in excellent working order and will make a big difference at two rural hospitals in Ethiopia, and improve health services to people in need. Thanks also to Dr Rob Storer for advice and assistance.On-line Orthopaedics Training Continues
Australian Doctors for Africa presented a remote 2½ hour session on Upper Limb Orthopaedics and Trauma at the Ethiopian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (ESOT) Annual Scientific Meeting held last month in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 200 people attended in person and remotely from all around Ethiopia, and feedback on ADFA’s session was very positive. Huge thanks to Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr Paul Jarrett, Prof Andrew...
WA Surgeons Ball 2019
Opening of Orthopaedic Renovations at Cenhosoa Hospital, Madagascar
Australian Doctors for Africa was pleased to partner with the Australian Ambassador to Madagascar, HE Ms Jenny Dee for the inauguration of the renovated Orthopaedics and Traumatology Ward of the Centre Hospitalier de Soavinandriana (Cenhosoa) in the Madagascan...
Sea Containers Packed for Ethiopia and Somaliland
Last week a band of wonderful volunteers packed two 40ft sea containers with donated medical equipment and supplies, bound for hospitals in Harar, Ethiopia and Hargeisa, Somaliland. These shipments are part of our infrastructure program which provides equipment for...
ADFA Cocktail Party a Big Success!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Australian Doctors for Africa Cocktail Party held at Blue HQ in Fremantle last month and made it a wonderful evening and a fundraising success. Huge thanks to volunteers Chris and Eric Tasker, Philly and John McLean, Jane...
Australian Doctors for Africa Cocktail Party 2019
Please join us for a fabulous night of canapes, drinks, silent auction and much more! The Australian Doctors for Africa 2019 Cocktail Party is our major fundraising event for 2019, so please come along to help us raise funds to continue providing medical assistance to...
Sarcoma Training in Ethiopia
The Musculoskeletal Tumour Course, organised and run collaboratively by Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, UK; the CURE Hospital, Ethiopia; and Australian Doctors for Africa, was held from 8-10...
2018 Annual Report
Australian Doctors for Africa 2018 Annual Report is now available. Support from our generous donors enabled us to send 56 volunteers overseas who performed 1,550 patient consultations and 428 surgical procedures, and provided training to 684 medical professionals. ...
Comoros Mission Helps Many
Five medical volunteers returned from a very busy and successful two-week medical mission to Moroni, capital of Comoros. Huge thanks to our volunteers: Josiane Sabouriaut – Team Leader and Theatre Nurse Lachlan Milne (Orthopaedic surgeon) Miles Earl (Anaesthetist)...
Nell Gray Fashions Donates Scrubs
A huge thank you to Paula Forrest and the team at Nell Gray Fashions in Bayswater for donating hundreds of new scrubs (not required due to hospital closures). Nell Gray has been a great supporter of Australian Doctors for Africa donating uniforms and scrubs on many...
New Anaesthetic Machine Donated for Madagascar
A new Glostavent Helix anaesthetic machine, donated by Australian Doctors for Africa to Clinique St Luc, in Tulear, Madagascar in action. Providing equipment is a major strategic priority which supports our skills improvement program. ADFA's programs in Madagascar...
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