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The Power of Partnerships: Collaboration on Complex Vascular Surgery
At Coast General Hospital (CGH) in Mombasa, Kenya, EASI collaborates with local partners to address critical shortages and introduce advanced surgical techniques. Together, we are pioneering new approaches to healthcare in the region. Our Kenyan partners identify unique and challenging patients with complex surgical needs that are typically unavailable in Mombasa. In collaboration with visiting experts from EASI, surgeons at CGH are successfully performing these advanced surgeries, which results in improved patient care and the expansion of surgical skills and confidence among local surgeons. Milestones include the first subclavian vein to right atrial bypass and the first thoracoabdominal aortic surgery performed at Coast General Hospital. Through these complex surgeries, lives are saved, and sustainable improvements to cardiovascular care are being made.
In the bustling city of Mombasa, Kenya, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coast General Hospital (CGH). Through an innovative partnership between the East Africa Surgical Initiative (EASI) and local medical teams, lives are being saved, and surgical techniques are reaching new heights.
EASI’s collaboration with CGH surgeons focuses on addressing critical gaps in vascular surgery. Together, they’ve pioneered groundbreaking procedures that were once unimaginable in the region. From performing the first-ever subclavian vein to right atrial bypass to tackling complex thoracoabdominal aortic surgeries, the partnership exemplifies how teamwork and knowledge-sharing can lead to extraordinary outcomes.
These procedures don’t just save lives—they empower local surgeons by expanding their skills and building their confidence. EASI's "train-the-trainer" approach ensures that the expertise remains local, fostering a sustainable model of healthcare improvement. This partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration in transforming healthcare landscapes.
