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Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, Queen Mother, visited Paro Hospital to meet many of Surgicorps’ patients during our Medical Mission Trip to Bhutan in April. She stopped by the bedside and talked with each patient. Her Majesty received a case update from Dr. Demos and Dr. Kim. The Royal Family is greatly loved by the people of Bhutan and many of the patients and family members were overwhelmed by her generosity and kindness.
After visiting with the patients, she hosted tea for the Surgicorps Team and the Paro Hospital staff to thank us for our work and make plans for the 2010 visit.
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During its April Medical Mission trip to Paro, Bhutan, the team was received by His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and Their Majesties the Queen Mothers for a special luncheon in Dechencholing Palace in Thimphu. His Majesty expressed his appreciation to Surgicorps International for the good work they did through these camps in many different parts of the developing world in general and the work they are doing in Bhutan in particular.
This was a great honor for the Surgicorps Team - much like meeting the President of the United States. To add to the excitement, team members donned the traditional clothing of a gho for the men and a kira for the women. After a week of scrubs, it was fun to see everyone dressed-up. After meeting the Royal Family, we better understand why they are so well loved by their people, and we were impressed by their graciousness.
Also attending the luncheon was Lyonpo Zangley Drukpa, the Minister for Health and Dr. Gado Tshering, Secretary, Ministry of Health.
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At long last, we’re heading off to Bhutan. Jack, Linda, Tara, and Bob are on their way. The rest of the volunteers leave tomorrow. Internet access is unreliable in the Himalayas, so chances are, we’ll update you when we return. Wish us luck!
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We’re pleased to announce the new Surgicorps International website. Eight months in the making, it now includes video footage from our last mission trip to Vietnam, patient stories, and an updated news section, as well as our new logo and identity. Over the next few months, we’ll be adding more content, more stories, more photos, and more videos. Stay tuned.
