Basic Reconstructive Surgery Training in Tumbi 2026
From May 25–29, our team conducted a Basic Reconstructive Surgery Workshop at Tumbi Regional Referral Hospital, Tanzania, continuing a long-standing partnership dedicated to strengthening local surgical capacity and expanding access to reconstructive care across the region.
Basic Reconstructive Surgery Training Workshop COSECSA
From November 23 to 28, 2025, 2nd Chance conducted a reconstructive surgery workshop at CHUK in Bujumbura, in collaboration with the hospital teams and programme partners.
The mission covered the full cycle of care — consultation, surgery, and post-operative follow-up — delivering essential treatment to 13 patients and training 9 participants from East Africa.
History, Ethics, and Pragmatism: Evaluating Quality of Life and Social Reintegration Through Recurrent Short-Term Reconstructive Surgery Missions in Tanzania
Barnabas Tobi Alayande
Basic Reconstructive Surgery Training Workshop Lomé 2025
For the second time, we have the opportunity to train surgeons in Lomé. In partnership with the West African College of Surgeons (WACS), this training is a crucial step in developing a network of specialists capable of treating patients with severe injuries and deformities.
Basic Reconstructive Surgery Training Workshop COSECSA
From June 23 to 27, 2025, 2nd Chance led a Basic Reconstructive Surgery Training Workshop at Oshakati State Hospital in Namibia, in partnership with COSECSA and the local hospital team.
Health‐Related Quality of Life and Social ReintegrationIndicators Following Reconstructive Surgery: AProspective Observational Study
Ponthus S, Omari A, Tesha S, Mbuza C, Peruzzo A, Kabuya P, Yamuremye R, Dumont L.
Race For Gift 2025 Charity Race in Geneva
2nd Chance was proud to take part with 65 participants, organized in 10 enthusiastic teams, supported by 2 incredible partner companies — Katzarov SA and DVK Architectes — and over 294 donors who believe in the power of reconstructive surgery.
Project for Women
This week at Hamlin Hospital, we are training young surgeons in reconstructive surgery for women.
Together, we heal — and we teach.
Because a woman healed can reclaim her place, her voice, her life.
78th World Health Assembly Geneva Side-Event
Bridging Field Experience and Global Evidence to Elevate Reconstructive Surgery on the World Health Agenda The Unseen Emergency: Why Reconstructive Surgery Matters We are pleased to invite you to 2nd Chance & Geneva Health Forum’s side event at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA). This session will highlight the crucial role of reconstructive surgery in global health policies, emphasizing […]
Basic Reconstructive Surgery Training Workshop
For the second time, we have the opportunity to train surgeons in Lomé. In partnership with the West African College of Surgeons (WACS), this training is a crucial step in developing a network of specialists capable of treating patients with severe injuries and deformities.
