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Message from Dr. Heddings

Happy holidays, everyone, I wanted to take a moment and thank all our supporters on this holiday as we reflect on what we are thankful for. If you are on this mailing list, you in some way, large or small, contributed to the success of the African Trauma Initiative/International Orthopedic

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KU Fellow Returns to Zambia

After completing an international physician fellowship at the University of Kansas, Dr. Patrick Kinda has returned to Lusaka, Zambia, where he serves as the Medical Director at his hospital. Despite his

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Patient Story

Kurdis, is a merchant from Addis Ababa, who suffered a gunshot wound to her lower extremities while traveling in Qatar. After 8 hours past the injury, she made it to

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Patient Story

Sagera, a 19 year old merchant and Arsenal fan from rural Ethiopia, after moving to Addis Ababa alone for work, was hit by a taxi, creating a compound fracture of

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Patient Story

Abdurrahman, an 11-year-old student residing in Hosana, Ethiopia, suffered a leg fracture while playing a game of tetherball. Initially trying to hide his injury, Abdurrahman continued his daily activities. However,

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