Surgical operations

In Cameroun, many children suffer from urogenital malformations that are not treated in their country. Without care, these children cannot play a normal role in society and some are in mortal danger of kidney failure. Thanks to the support of the Ministry for Health of Yaounde and to the collaboration of the gyneco-obstetric and paediatric Hospital of Yaounde (HGOPY), Children Action is able since 2010 to help these children and these families in needs.

 

 A fundamental change in the life of the recipients

 

Two surgical missions per year are organized. Each mission allows to treat about 15 children but also to train the local medical teams. The surgical correction of such malformations brings fundamental changes to the quality of life of the treated children. This operation allows them to reintegrate socially and also for a number of them to save thier life by preserving their renal function.

 First results

Since January 2010 32 children have benefited from a surgery                                                                                                                                                                     Cost One surgical operation costs approx. CHF 1 150 (700€) including supplies and follow-up. Team Project leader: Prof. Claude Le Coultre, Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Geneva Surgeons:   Prof. Pierre-Yves Mure et Prof Pierre Mouriquand, CHU Mère-Enfant, Lyon Geneticists: Prof S. Antonorakis’s team, Faculty of Medicine, Geneva  Local team: Local coordinator of the project. Dr. Ambroise Wonkam, geneticist, HGOPY, Yaounde. Dr. Faustin Tombo, pediatrist surgeon, HGOPY, Yaounde Professor Doh, director of HGOPY, Yaounde