Clinical partnership launched in Gambia

This past October, we returned to Gambia to launch our clinical partnership with the Department of Ob/Gyn at Edwards Francis Small hospital, UNFPA,  and the Ministry of Health in Banjul, Gambia. Our focus was teaching about pelvic floor disorders, obstetric fistulas and more.  Dr. Ambereen was joined by Dr Svjetlana  Lozo, a trained urogynecologist. Lectures were given daily to post graduate trainees and healthcare students, and surgeries were done in the operating room. These included surgeries for obstetric fistula and other urogynecology-related disorders, with a focus on the vaginal approach. Overall, the week was a very successful start to our partnership.

We must thank our hosts, including the department chair, Dr. Keita, and the entire team for making it such a success. Teamwork is the only way safe surgery happens, from the cleaners, sterilizers, nurses anesthetists and all who interact with our patients- from the time they enter hospital doors to their discharge home. We thank our patients for trusting us with their care and we look forward to our return in the upcoming year.