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Building Surgical Capacity in Rwanda

May 9, 2022

By partnering with the University of Rwanda, Operation Smile is helping to address the significant need for safe surgical care in the country through a training program for plastic surgeons.

By 2027, Operation Smile aims to train 10 new plastic surgeons and more anesthesiologists in Rwanda. This is a five-fold increase in the number of certified plastic surgeons in the country, and this will allow thousands more children to have access to safe, timely and affordable surgical care. 

Below are a few stories reflecting the thoughts of some of those involved in the program.

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