Dutch Medical Team mission to KCMC from 2-12 March 2022 and 4 -11 June 2022
The cardiology and cardiac surgery teams visited KCMC in March and June 2022.
Members of the Dutch Medical Team provided lessons, practical training, lectures and teaching. A skills laboratory and simulation facility were established for preparatory cardiac surgery training. The team delivered an ECG course and lectures on recognising deterioration in hospital patients at an early stage.
Arnold Krakers planned to work with KCMC to establish a workshop for making, repairing and maintaining wheelchairs on the hospital grounds in Moshi, Tanzania.
Tim van Dun presented donated hospital clogs to Dr Sarah Urasa of Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre.
The ICT team from Leeuwarden upgraded communications and internet connections, increasing capacity while maintaining speed.
Meanwhile, the neurosurgery team from The Hague was working to establish neurosurgical services at KCMC.
A successful visit with plenty of work completed. The photographs below show some of the activities.
