Missions
In the Missions category, you will find an overview of the trips our volunteers make to support healthcare in Africa. These missions include not only medical assistance, but also training, guidance, and IT support. Here you can read how our teams work with local partners to achieve sustainable improvements in healthcare. Discover how each mission contributes to knowledge sharing, better-equipped hospitals, and more opportunities for healthcare professionals in Africa.
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Building better care for the diabetic foot together in Tanzania
READ MORE »: Building better care for the diabetic foot together in TanzaniaA Dutch medical team traveled to Tanzania to establish specialized diabetic foot care at the Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma. Thanks to online training, a functioning foot clinic had already been established within six months. Knowledge and experience were shared during practical training days and a symposium. Agreements were made for structural cooperation, weekly patient…
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Two medical students on their way to Malawi
READ MORE »: Two medical students on their way to MalawiBritte van Groen and Laura Frederiks, fifth-year medical students at the University of Groningen, will depart for Malawi on February 26th for an eight-week internship in tropical medicine. At the hospital there, they will work in departments including gynecology and surgery. Due to shortages of medical supplies, they organized a fundraising campaign beforehand. With support…
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Opening of the Mother and Child Center in Shirati
READ MORE »: Opening of the Mother and Child Center in ShiratiIn Shirati, northern Tanzania, the new mother and child care center at the Shirati KMT Hospital has officially opened. The center combines neonatal intensive care, expanded delivery rooms, and gynecological procedures. This significantly strengthens maternal and newborn care in the region. In addition to the building, investments have been made in equipment and training for…
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Trauma Training in Masanga
READ MORE »: Trauma Training in MasangaIn Masanga, a rural region of Sierra Leone, efforts have been underway for years to go beyond mere medical care: strengthening local knowledge and skills. In 2025, an intensive training program took place for the fourth consecutive year, training local healthcare professionals in trauma care. With the support of ZGToverZee and partners such as Capacare…
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The work of the Noroc Olanda Foundation in Moldova
READ MORE »: The work of the Noroc Olanda Foundation in MoldovaThe need in Moldova is great. It is easier to list what is not needed than what is. Nevertheless, the Noroc Olanda Foundation remains committed to providing aid that is well thought out, respectful, and future-oriented. With an eye for the people behind the numbers and with confidence in cooperation.
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Training Basic Life Support in Egypte
READ MORE »: Training Basic Life Support in EgypteIn April 2025, more than 150 healthcare professionals in Cairo participated in intensive Basic Life Support (BLS) training according to the European Resuscitation Council guidelines. Participants were familiar with the theory but needed additional practical experience. Therefore, extensive practice included BLS and Pediatric BLS, including infant choking. At the end of the week, a BLS…
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Stronger together for better healthcare in Tanzania.
READ MORE »: Stronger together for better healthcare in Tanzania.In November 2025, we – the IC Progress Foundation – will once again travel to Tanzania. For the tenth time, we will support the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Moshi with medical expertise, equipment and training. Wat dit jaar extra bijzonder maakt: er is kans op samenwerking met een ander Nederlands team dat in…
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ZGT Mission to Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Tanzania.
READ MORE »: ZGT Mission to Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Tanzania.In this blog post, we take you on a unique medical mission to Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma, Tanzania. We discuss how this mission focuses on laparoscopic surgery, gynecology, and kidney transplants, and the impact it has on patients and healthcare providers in Tanzania.
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