Kabudula Surgical Camps
Bridging the Gap
AHA partners with Kamuzu Central Hospital to bring resources, medical experts, and trainings to the staff at Kabudula Community Hospital in local surgical camps.
BENEFICIARIES
Patients from Kabudula’s catchment area have access to specialized and nearby care.
Kabudula’s staff improve their skill and learn new techniques from hands-on experience and trainings.
Kabudula increases its capacity to more effectively serve the surrounding population.
Visiting surgeons and practitioners gain a greater understanding of the challenges faced by colleagues working in remote areas as well as the greater needs of the rural population.
IMPACT
Local surgical camps complete an average of 50 surgeries every month!
PATIENT CARE
When a patient receives care at a local surgical camp, they receive:
Roundtrip transportation from their home to Kabudula
Basic health screening including blood pressure, temperature, etc.
Diagnosis
Treatment
If treatment at Kabudula’s facilities is not an option, referral to a more appropriate facility
Post-operative care
Follow-up
Medication
Building Capacity
In addition to receiving individualized coaching from visiting surgeons, Kabudula staff receive hands-on training to build their capacity and expand the procedures that can be performed on-site. Past trainings have included building surgical sets, operating room set ups, sterilization, and more.
Identifying Referrals
Sometimes, a patient attends a local surgical camps and we cannot treat them due to lack of appropriate equipment, specialization, or resources. We refer these patients to the appropriate facility to receive additional imaging, diagnosis, treatment, and follow up care. In some cases, we provide Medical Sponsorship to cover all costs related to their treatment.
