Australian Doctors for Africa arranged 4-day Infection Control Training Seminars for two rural hospitals in south west Ethiopia, Wolaita Sodo and Hossana, and soon to be a third in Hawassa. The training covers hand hygiene; standard precautions; sterilising, care and...
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Orthopaedics and Wound Management Training in Ethiopia
Huge thanks to Dr Emerik Trinajstic, Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Donna Larsen, Nurse Practitioner / Wound Management Specialist, for volunteering for a recent 2 week assignment at two hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The main focus of the team visit was training; to build knowledge and capacity in orthopaedics and wound management for surgeons, doctors and nurses. Emerik provided training to 35 orthopaedic specialist...2023 Annual Report
With fantastic support from our donors and volunteers we achieved some great results in 2022/23. * 141 children treated for clubfoot in Madagascar and Somaliland * 33 scholarships for specialty training, fellowships and medical students * 438 medical professionals trained * 244 surgical operations * $838,000 worth of donated medical equipment and supplies shipped Check out our 2023 Annual Report for more stories and...Urology & Orthopaedics Team Volunteer in Madagascar
A second team of Ballarat-based medical volunteers travelled to Madagascar to provide much needed orthopaedic and urology services in Toliara, on the west coast. Long time ADFA volunteers, Dr Lydia Johns Putra (Urologist) and Dr Shaun English (Orthopaedic Surgeon), were joined by Dr Hock Tan (Anaesthetist) and Kylie Cross (Theatre Nurse). Thanks to the team for volunteering and helping people in need. The team completed 74...Volunteer Medical Team Visits Madagascar
Another team of medical volunteers visited Toliara, Madagascar recently for a two week assignment. Huge thanks to Dr Taro Okamoto (Orthopaedic Surgeon), Dr Andrea Atkinson (Obstetrics & Gynaecology Surgeon), Kelly Lee (Nurse) and Cherrie Genat (Logistics) for volunteering your time and for your dedication in helping people in need. The team completed 143 consultations, 22 surgical procedures, including 4 children, and...Female Orthopaedic Empowerment Program, Ethiopia
ADFA presented a two day Gender, Leadership and Resilience Seminar in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as part of its Female Orthopaedic Empowerment Program. 20 young female doctors from Addis Ababa and regional areas, gathered to share the challenges and the successes of their lives in medicine. Huge thanks to seminar facilitator Dr Emebet Bekele, a Vice President at the Hawassa University, for her inspiring and insightful...
Infection Control Training for Ethiopian Nurses
Continuing PPE Support for Health Care Workers in Madagascar
Australian Doctors for Africa recently provided a large quantity of PPE to Endoscopy Units at five hospitals in Madagascar. Supplies included 4,800 face masks, 35,000 gloves, 350 Tyvec jumpsuits and 40 face shields, which will help reduce the spread of COVID-19...
60th Sea Container!! Medical Equipment for Dessie, Ethiopia
In response to the Ethiopian crisis, Australian Doctors for Africa has sent a sea container of donated medical equipment to Dessie Referral Hospital, a looted and damaged hospital located 400 km north of the capital, Addis Ababa. Equipment included operating tables,...
Orthopaedic Implants Donated to Ethiopia
In response to the Ethiopian crisis, Australian Doctors for Africa has donated large consignments of orthopaedic plates, screws and equipment to four Ethiopian hospitals in Addis Ababa, Wolaita Sodo, Gondar and Hossana. “The whole donation let us see that still we...
Toliara Clubfoot Clinic
The Toliara Clubfoot Clinic in Madagascar has been repainted and looks fantastic - so colourful and welcoming for the children. The team, lead by Lucile, are continuing to provide a much needed service to children in need in the Toliara Region. [gallery...
Australian Doctors for Africa Welcomes New Board Members
Following a review of Australian Doctors for Africa’s structure, changes were made to separate management from governance. We are pleased to introduce three new Board members – Peter Abery, Dr Nandini Doreswamyand David McCoy, who have joined John Bond (Chair) and Dr...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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