Medicos en Accion Newsletters

The Boletin is the official newsletter of Medicos en Accion Society, sharing mission updates, volunteer stories, and the latest news from our work in Guatemala and The Gambia. Browse past issues to read about our surgical missions, hearing clinics, volunteer experiences, and the impact of your support over the years.

Medicos en Accion is gearing up for a busy season with the Gambia team returning in November and the Antigua mission planned for January. These missions rely on the dedication of volunteers and the generosity of supporters. Donations, whether in kind or cash, help ensure care continues for patients who need it most.

From April 24 to May 3, 2024, Medicos en Accion returned to Kanifing General Hospital to provide highly specialized thyroid surgery for patients with large, complex goitres. This type of care is rarely available in the region. Over nine surgical days, the team completed 21 procedures, supported by the National Thyroid Clinic established in 2015 and the dedicated leadership of local physicians.

In April, Medicos en Accion returned to The Gambia for the first time since the pandemic, reuniting with colleagues and continuing critical surgical care at Kanifing General Hospital. Supported by a dedicated team and partners from BC Children’s Hospital, the mission focused exclusively on thyroid patients—providing life-changing surgeries and ongoing follow-up through the National Thyroid Clinic established in 2015.

National Thyroid Clinic, Surgical Program, Supportive Assistance, Future Missions We had another busy and successful trip to The Gambia...

National Thyroid Clinic, Surgical Program, Supportive Assistance, Future Missions We returned to The Gambia in November 2015 for the...