BAPRAS - British Assosciation of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Visiting surgeons to Uganda are generally BAPRAS members. BAPRAS overseas committee are very supportive of the work undertaken by Interface.

Teaching 2010

Course participants practising suturing

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Transporting hospital equipment

One of our containers being collected from Heavitree Hospital in Exeter on the start of its journey to Kampala, Uganda.

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Container arriving in Uganda.

One of the containers with equipment from the UK being unpacked at CoRSU Hospital in Kampala in early 2010.

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Sterilising unit

This sterilising unit was sent in one of our containers in 2009. It was originally from a GP Practice in Devon and no longer in use.

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2009 Visit

Vikram Devaraj and Neil Tarn in theatre during their visit in October 2009.

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Cleft lips and palates

Why repair them?

Can’t suck - babies malnourished and fail to thrive;
some babies abandoned at birth;
some tribes have specific names for individuals with cleft - ‘Ojok; - cursed by God;
cleft children often don’t attend school - teased;
cleft adults can be rejected and do not marry.

The cost to repair 1 cleft lip and change a life: £50

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Regular donations from Michael Adams

Michael Adams, a church organist for over 60 years, has chosen to donate the proceeds from his organ playing to Interface Uganda. Most Sundays he plays at the Parish Church of Peter, Paul and Thomas, Bovey Tracey. He also plays for weddings and funerals. We are receiving regular donations for which we are extremely grateful.

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Easyfundraising

Interface Uganda has registered with the easyfundraising website!

www.easyfundraising.org.uk

How it works: Easyfundraising is a simple way to raise funds for Interface Uganda. You shop online with your favourite stores and you raise money at the same time. It's that easy. See our news section for more details.

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Interface Uganda provides splinting material

Darius, Martin (trainee plastic surgeons), Andrew Hodges, Christine Tusiime and Vikram Devaraj

Thermoplastic splinting material is so important after surgery, as it can be moulded to fit the patient and protect structures that have been repaired, or prevent scar contractures. See news story for further details.

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Information Evening 2012

Thank you to everyone who attended our information evening. It was a great success. Vikram Devaraj gave an entertaining and informative presentation about his recent trip to Uganda. Read more in our 'news' section.

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What a night!

A fab and groovy time was had by all on Saturday 2nd February - all thanks to Sue Moger, who organised this brilliant fundraiser for Interface.

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Mohamed's first 6 months

Mohamed Abdelrahman (surgeon from Sudan) has now been studying and training at Chang Gung memorial hospital in Taiwan for 6 months. Have a look at his report (attached) in the news or reports section.

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Primary links

BAPRAS - British Assosciation of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

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