The CureCervicalCancer team has returned to Ayder Hospital in Mekelle, Ethiopia to train their healthcare professionals in thermocoagulation.
Ayder Hospital was the very first CCC “See & Treat” Clinic established in 2013. Initially, Dr. Gordon traveled to Ayder planning to conduct a weeklong screening and treatment mission. After witnessing the dedication and passion of Ayder’s doctors and nurses, she decided to leave the equipment in their capable hands and create a sustainable “See & Treat” Clinic. Nurses Tsehay and Sara were among the first CCC Global Trainees, and they have continued to lead a thriving “See & Treat” clinic at Ayder Hospital.
This week, our team has returned to donate a thermocoagulation device and provide training. Thermocoagulation, an effective treatment for pre-cancerous lesions, has several benefits over cryotherapy. Thermocoagulation does not require expensive carbon-dioxide gas, it is a shorter treatment, and it is a small, portable device ideal for mobile screenings.
Today was a busy day in the “See & Treat” clinic. Residents, medical students, and nurses joined us for the training.
