Connect with us
https://beeniewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/melbet.gif

Renowned Ghanaian Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Michael K. Obeng’s R.E.S.T.O.R.E. Worldwide Inc. collaborates with LocAfrique to offer 100 free reconstructive surgeries in Senegal

Featured

Renowned Ghanaian Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Michael K. Obeng’s R.E.S.T.O.R.E. Worldwide Inc. collaborates with LocAfrique to offer 100 free reconstructive surgeries in Senegal

In collaboration with a team of healthcare volunteers, Harvard-trained Ghanaian American Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael K. Obeng, and R.E.S.T.O.R.E. (Restoring Emotional Stability Through Outstanding Reconstructive Efforts) Worldwide International has partnered with LocAfrique, a leading leasing financial institution in Senegal, to provide 100 free reconstructive surgeries in Senegal.

 

The medical mission that was held in Senegal was a six-day project that was scheduled from December 4th to December 10th, 2021, and held at the Hôpital Principal de Dakar. The procedures performed included:

 

  • Head and neck tumour resection and reconstruction
  • Burn reconstruction
  • Breast reduction
  • Mastectomy and breast reconstruction.
  • Trunk and extremity reconstruction
  • Reconstruction of the abdominal wall
  • Excisions of benign tumours
  • Intersex surgeries
  • Foot and ankle surgeries.

According to the organizers, this year’s mission marks the 14th year in a row that the R.E.S.T.O.R.E team and Dr. Obeng have embarked on such a humanitarian mission. Other countries in the past have included Gabon, Guatemala, Laos, Mexico, Nigeria, and Ghana, Dr. Obeng’s home country of birth.

 

“Consultations and all surgeries took place at the Hôpital Principal de Dakar.” Due to the current wave of COVID-19, safety precautions were amplified and implemented on sites to ensure that all regulations are being met or exceeded. “

Speaking about the medical mission, Dr. Micheal K. Obeng, spearheading the mission, said, “It is very humbling to be able to change the narrative in a community, and to be able to bring hope into communities that have been devastated because somebody does not look like ‘all of us’. I’m very thankful to all the volunteers over the years; the ones who have donated money, the ones who have donated their time, and the ones who pray for us. Without none of these people, all the good work we have done wouldn’t have been possible. “

This year’s team is composed of 34 medical volunteers from five different countries and three different continents. Some of the returning volunteers include Dawn Sutherland, former Xerox Executive and Director of International Relations for R.E.S.T.O.R.E, Dr. Barry Freeman, Chief of Anaesthesia Services at MiKO Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, and Dr. Paa-Ekow Hoyte-Williams, Chief of Plastic Surgery at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana. Dr. Mehmet Atila, Director at The Medical Inn in Düsseldorf, Germany, and Dr. Bertin Dembele, from Mali, will be among the list of volunteers.

 

The medical mission to Senegal was made possible by LocAfrique’s General Director, Khadim BA, who shares the same sentiments as Dr. Obeng that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation.

 

“We are very pleased to be part of this selfless humanitarian medical mission which will unquestionably afford our communities access to world-class healthcare that is generally out of their reach,” concludes Mr. Khadim BA, General Director at LocAfrique.

0 Users (0 votes)
Criterion 10
What people say... Leave your rating
Sort by:

Be the first to leave a review.

User Avatar
Verified
{{{ review.rating_title }}}
{{{review.rating_comment | nl2br}}}

Show more
{{ pageNumber+1 }}
Leave your rating

Your browser does not support images upload. Please choose a modern one

Get Updated, Subscribe Now

Invalid email address

Elorm Beenie is an experienced Public Relations Officer and Author with a demonstrated history of working in the music industry. He holds an enviable record of working directly and running PR jobs for both international and local artistes; notable among his huge repertoire of artistes worked with are Morgan Heritage (Grammy Winners), Rocky Dawuni (Grammy Nominee, 2015), Samini (MOBO Winner - 2006, MTV Awards Africa Winner - 2009) and Stonebwoy (BET Best African Act Winner - 2015). Other mainstream artistes of great repute he has worked with are Kaakie, Kofi Kinaata, Teephlow, (just to name a few), who have all won multiple awards under Vodafone GHANA Music Awards (VGMAs). Elorm Beenie has done PR & road jobs for Sizzla, Jah Mason, Busy Signal, Kiprich, Anthony B, Demarco, Turbulence, Popcaan, Jah Vinci & Morgan Heritage who came to Ghana for concerts and other activities. Elorm Beenie has done countless activations for artistes and has coordinated dozens of events both locally and internationally. He deeply understands the rudiments of the industry. His passion for the profession is enormous. Aside his PR duties, he also stands tall as one of the few bloggers who breakout first hand credible and also dig out substantial information relating to the arts & industry. He is quite visible in the industry and very influential on social media, which to his advantage, has gunned a massive following for him on social media as well as in real life. He is a strong media and communication professional skilled in Coaching, Strategic Planning, and Event Management. He's very transparent on issues around the art industry.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

To Top