Monday, July 9:
This marked the beginning of Mission: Restore’s 2018 East Africa Regional Training (EART) in Entebbe, Uganda. The week has been filled with engaging lectures and practical hands-on surgeries. For the first time since the inception of the EART, we integrated a 2 day Nursing Track. Throughout the EART, Mission: Restore and our partners collaborated to improve reconstructive surgery and preoperative skills for surgeons and nurses across East Africa. The first day of the EART focused on “Burns and Wound Management” with panels, lectures, and presentations from trainers, guests and our hosts at CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital.
Tuesday July 10:

Wednesday July 11:

One participant from Kenya emphasized the “value of the skills being acquired here…so as to ensure the maximal care for our patients. A well trained team is just as valuable as a well equipped facility.”
Thursday July 12:
Hands-on training is an essential EART ingredient. With the solid background provided by the lectures, panels and discussions earlier in the week, Thursday pivoted to practical surgical experience. A select group of participants were given the opportunity to watch, learn and try the new techniques they had been studying for the last three days. The experience and learnings will not remain in Uganda. Many participants emphasize how they will take what they learn and share with their colleagues including Dr. Wone Banda from Malawi who said, “I appreciate being involved in any forum which will provide a platform to share experiences and skills with peers in the same field.”
Friday July 13:
The final day of hands-on training in the OR, concluded the 2018 EART. And what an EART it was with over 100 participants from 11 different countries learning together through lectures, panels, networking opportunities and case presentations. All of this was made possible because of our partners: CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital, LifeNet International, WiSA, and because of support from our sponsors: Smile Train, RealSelf, Allergan Foundation, Integra Foundation, and Sientra. We are grateful for their support and excited to work with partners and sponsors who share Mission: Restore’s drive to support surgeons and build surgical capacity that can make a lasting difference in people’s lives. Today may have marked the last day of the 2018 EART, but the week reaffirmed the journey we are on together. So, keep an eye out for EART 2019!
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