Sept. 23 Annual Gala *VENUE CHANGE* due to weather — See details
Team NY has completed their first mission to Ethiopia, successfully treating 101 cases and forming a new base for OI in the country. The team had been in discussions for several months with Felege Hiwot Hospital and aims to, over the course of the next several years, have Operation International’s teams help as many patients as possible at this hospital, donate equipment and supplies to help improve care, and work with the local doctors and nurses to exchange knowledge and increase training.
Felege Hiwot Hospital, located in a Bahir Dar, serves a population of more than 5 million. Like many hospitals in Africa, the needs exceed its capacity, materials are in short supply, and the local healthcare providers have little if any time to learn. By establishing a base, Operation International hopes to help with each of these challenges.
The Team New York's visit included two general surgeons, one thoracic surgeon, one maxillofacial surgeon, and two obstetrician gynecologists, along with all nursing and anesthesia staff.
Operation International is grateful for Emirates Airlines Foundation and the Doximity Foundation for the generous support with flight tickets.
Operation International is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our tax ID / EIN # is 45-0523129. Contributions to Operation International are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law.
