One Heart One Goal To Serve the Poor
Through 'Mercy Ships' (do not click on the country flag)
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Global Reconstructive Surgery Outreach
Dr Tertius Venter
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr Tertius Venter
Fulltime Volunteer
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Hand and Foot Birth Defects are repaired and enable patients to work and provide for themselves and their families
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Supporting Doctors and Nurses
Taking Reconstructive Surgery Worldwide
Working with and supporting well established organizations such as;
- Mercy Ships International
- The Pan African Academy for Christian Surgeons - PAACS
- Operation Smile
A Foundation Registered in The Netherlands and South Africa
Supporting doctors and nurses financially
to offer their services for free
- To serve the poorest of the poor
- In countries where up to 50% of the population has no access to any medical care
- Much needed surgery offered free to restore dignity, self worth and physical function
- A Call to Compassionate Action in a Hurting World
- We need your support
Training of Doctors, Nurses and Surgeons in Africa for Africa
Strong emphysis on training of local trainees as well as trainee doctors from abroad in the unique circumstances of the developing world
- Formal lectures
- Clinical ward rounds
- Operating Room instruction
- Availability of online information eg the PAACS Text Book on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. See Scientific Developement