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International Surgical Health Initiatives (ISHI)

Sierra Leone
Duration: 11/30/2011 until 12/13/2011
Clinical Focus: General Surgery

Mission Details
International Surgical Health Initiative (ISHI) is organizing its first surgical mission to Sierra Leone in 2011. We plan to perform about 50-80 general surgery operations in the town of Kabala over a two week period. Kabala is a rural town in Northern Sierra Leone and is in much need of a surgical team. If interested, email: ziad.sifri@ishiglobal.org

Facilities
Governmental Hospital

Expenses: Volunteers will be responsible for their own airfare and some accommodation costs. The cost of transportation inside Sierra Leone as well as lodging and food in Kabala are covered by ISHI.
Meals Provided: Y

Security: N
Teaching Opportunity: Y
Religious Affiliation: N

Accomodations
Basic

Spouse/Partner/Family Permitted: Y
Available for Faculty/Resident: Y
Patient Care: Y

NGO Profile Info: International Surgical Health Initiatives (ISHI)
Description The International Surgical Health Initiative is a humanitarian non-profit organizations that provides free surgical care to underserved communities worldwide regardless of race, religion, politics, geography or financial considerations.

5 Nicole Court

Colonia, New Jersey 07067
USA

Contact Name: Ziad Sifri
Contact Email: ziad.sifri@ishiglobal.org
Contact Phone:
Website: www.ishiglobal.org