Ethiopia 2026

Surgical Cooperation Campaign Team Spain 2026 – Ethiopia

This year, OI Team Spain in Ethiopia will be composed of four general surgeons, two  gynecologists, and seven nurses.

Following the experience of Team NY in Ethiopia last May, we identified a particular  need for specialist gynecological care, especially in the field of pelvic floor disorders.  In response to this need, we are very pleased to welcome, for the first time, Dr. Delgado  and Dr. De La Peña, both specialists in this field.

As part of our Spanish team, we will also be joined by our dear friends and outstanding  professionals from Ghana: general surgeon Dr. Alhassan, anesthetist Mathias Kelly,  and nurse Waisu Nantomah. Their experience and commitment have been invaluable  to our previous campaigns, and we are delighted to have them with us again.

We also count with 2 new scrub nurses, Eva Cano and Luisa Botella.

During the campaign, we expect to evaluate more than 300 and operate on approximate ly 200 patients, performing a wide range of procedures, including hernia repairs, thyroid  surgery, intestinal resections, and many other general and gynecological surgical proce dures.

The team will work closely with the local medical and nursing staff, combining surgical  care with training, knowledge exchange, and capacity building. Our goal is not only  to address the immediate surgical needs of patients, but also to contribute to strengthen ing local healthcare capacity and improving access to specialized surgical care in the  long term.

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