
Uganda Day 6: Final Surgeries and Farewells
Our final day of surgeries began with one of our most anticipated cases—Gum, the young boy we met on Monday who suffered severe burns after putting his arm in a

Uganda Day 5: Marathon Medicine
Day 5 pushed our team to new limits as we worked tirelessly to serve as many patients as possible while maintaining the highest standards of care. One surgical team spent

Uganda Day 4: Surgical Success and Community Connections
Day 4 brought another incredible surge of surgical activity at Lacor Hospital. Dr. Lisa Strout and Rob Kahn worked tirelessly across two operating rooms, completing eight urology cases that will

Uganda Day 3: Hearts and Hands at Work
What a way to start the morning! Last night we were blessed with a stunning blood moon eclipse that stunned us all, and we woke to one of the most

Uganda Day 2: From Surprise Passengers to Life-Changing Schedules
Yesterday’s six-hour journey from Kampala had its share of unexpected moments, but none quite like what happened four hours in. Our driver suddenly pulled over, got out, and calmly walked

Uganda Day 1: Welcomed with Open Arms
Today our Medical Missions Foundation team arrived in Gulu, Uganda after a six hour ride from Kampala, and settled in at Churchill Courts. The familiar smiles of our Ugandan partners

2023 Uganda: Day 7 – Half Day, Then Pack Up
No one can believe our time here has gone so quickly. But, we have left our mark here. Our 30 volunteers have performed 63 surgeries including 19 urology surgeries, 18

Uganda 2023: Day 6 – Our Last Full Day, Surgeries and More
As we start our final full-day here in Gulu, there is a rush to get as much done as we can. Several surgeries are scheduled for today. Today the CPR

Uganda 2023: Day 5 – Art Team Reaches Out and Volunteers Visit Orphanage
It’s a beautiful morning heading to the hospital. The hustle and bustle of early morning commuters and school children makes for a very active scene on the streets of Gulu.

Uganda 2023: Day 4 – More Work to Do
Every day begins early. That means getting up early, eating a quick breakfast then off to St Mary’s at Lacor. For some, that means heading for the bus at 6:30