IanFurst
@ianfurst
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Cybersecurity advocate, CEO Swisscross. Opinions and tweets are my own.
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http://www.swisscross.org 01-03-2008 17:35:42
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Absolutely tragic situation. Currently working thru SWISSCROSS to stand up a centre for reconstructive surgery in Erbil (Dohuk would be part of the catchment area). Poignant reminder of why humanitarian complex care is required.
For the past few weeks, I joined MSF South Sudan to work in our hospital in IDP camp. I met amazing colleagues, had happy & challenging moments, as well as experiences & emotions I’d like to share with you. Not a short thread, but stick with me:
In the core! Winds are howling, big hail hitting the car. Can’t see anything east of Lucknow. The Weather Network #ONStorm
Calls for patients in #Iraq: SWISSCROSS is now accepting referrals for people who have neglected injuries and are in need of humanitarian assistance in Iraq. Please share & RT
The Orthopaedic team led by Professor Deiary Kader (Medical Doctor) & including local specialists Drs Berzenji, Shwan, Ziyad & Yad were in theatre for almost 9 hours back to back, completing 8 procedures yesterday 🙌🏽 Thank you to them for volunteering their time and expertise 💯💯💯 #OrthoTeam #Erbil
A well deserved, final lunch at the end of missions 4&5 for our SWISSCROSS teams in Erbil, Iraq. 36 patients operated on in 10 days including our first free flap. Thanks to everyone involved!
In the last six months we have received over 700 referrals for patient care, performed 87 complex reconstructive surgeries, and received 203 days of donated time from global and local surgeons and nurses. UAEAid Sultan Al Shamsi IanFurst Enrique Steiger bit.ly/3qG78EM
We thank the commitment of our volunteers from Iraq & around the world and our partners in bringing complex care to vulnerable communities UAEAid Sultan Al Shamsi Enrique Steiger IanFurst Professor Deiary Kader (Medical Doctor) Sarezhhamawandy Nadia's Initiative Mustafa Subhe youtu.be/vSC6SXjyCUg
That feeling when you just know a band is going to keep playing bigger and bigger stages as the years go on. So proud of y’all I, the Mountain - way to represent #Kitchener at @HillsideFest today!
Despite the over 13 hours of surgeries - back to back - Sarkhell Radha still manages to take it in his stride. 🤩 Thank you Dr Radha for supporting our one year anniversary in #Erbil #HumanitarianMission #ReconstructiveSurgery #TraumaCare