David Nott Foundation
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We train doctors in conflict and catastrophe zones. Our training saves lives.
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Today marks World Health Organization (WHO)'s World Health Day.
We stand committed to protecting everyone's right to safe, skilled surgical care in #war and #catastrophe .
#MyHeathMyRight
We're back from #Vinnytsia after arming 86 doctors with frontline skills. We spoke with locals to understand the realities of war, 2 years on.
'I want to tell the world that war in Ukraine is still going on. A lot of people are dying.'
More stories πΊπ¦: lght.ly/0k368pd
If you're a surgeon who wants to enhance your trauma surgery skills in preparation for #humanitarian work in countries impacted by #war , don't miss our new #Hostile Environment Surgical Training (HEST)-UK course!
π The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
ποΈ 3rd to 7th June
π Register today
π¨ 800 preventable maternal deaths happen each day.
π¨ A woman dies every 2 minutes from a preventable cause.
π¨ To help protect mothers and babies, we've designed a new #obstetrics and #gynaecology course for medical professionals in war.
π: lght.ly/ak79nbc
Since training 79 doctors in partnership with PalMed and University of Bolton, many have used their skills in #Palestine in response to Gazaβs worsening humanitarian crisis.
Thank you to PalMed and University of Bolton for facilitating our training.
We canβt do what we do without our partners.
'That lack of knowledge paralysed me. It keeps haunting you, that feeling.'
Some patients stay with doctors, forever.
Dr Alghamji shares how our training since that dreaded day has helped her save lives.
Her full story by Lions Tail Films π₯π: lght.ly/003k7g9
According to a United Nations agency report, a woman dies from pregnancy or childbirth every two minutes.
To help tackle this shocking stat, our trainers created an #obstetrics course to help doctors better protect mothers and their babies in war and catastrophe.
#internationalwomensday
This #internationalwomensday we honour the female doctors working tirelessly in war zones.
Meet Mariam. Our smart, strong and resilient surgical trainer from #Palestine .
Mariam's story β€οΈπ: lght.ly/gf0aaek
π This #internationalwomensday , we are shining a light on the resilience of the millions of women living in war zones.
π Today and every day, we will do everything in our power to support women around the world.