Medical and Surgical Missions to Viet Nam:
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Purpose: To provide free reconstructive surgery in Viet Nam for children who suffer physically or emotionally from a congenital deformity or burn injury. Many endure a lifetime of suffering and disability simply because they have no access to the reconstructive surgical care that would help them regain functional mobility or improve their physical appearance. We know the importance of education and training for our host country’s medical professionals. We provide educational and training opportunities for skilled and dedicated health care providers, assisting in skills transfer of specialized burn treatment and physical therapy.
Kontum orphan, before surgery, 2003 After surgery, 2007
During each medical trip to Viet Nam prospective patients were sought in Kontum who needed surgical intervention. Arrangements were made for them to travel to Ho Chi Minh City for surgery.
Following the 2006 mission the burn professionals determined that a significant need existed in that country for additional surgical intervention, and so discussed options for future burn-specific missions to Viet Nam. At this point ACI was asked to organize and seek support for a burn-specific medical team and mission trips to Viet-Nam.
The first independent Burn and Facial Reconstruction Mission to Viet Nam was in September 2006. It was followed by the second and third mission trips in January and October of 2007. Over 150 burn survivors have received life-altering reconstructive surgery since 2005.
Burn patients
![]() Dr. Fox, John Havican, caregivers and patients with medical missions to Viet Nam |
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If you would like to specifically assist the Burn and Facial Reconstruction Mission, we would appreciate any tax-deductible contribution you would care to make. Thank you.
Please make checks payable to:
Asia Connection Inc.
C/o John Havican, Program Director
14808 Afshari Circle