Free Reconstructive Surgeries Change 54 Lives in Sylhet Medical Mission

A 10-day medical mission in Sylhet has transformed the lives of 54 patients, mostly children, by providing free reconstructive surgeries. The initiative, led by Rotaplast, wrapped up with a formal closing ceremony attended by key organisers and local officials.

The 9th Rotaplast mission in Sylhet took place in partnership with the Rotary Club of Jalalabad and Sylhet Women's Medical College Hospital. Over 24 volunteers from multiple countries participated, including reconstructive plastic surgeons, anaesthesiologists, and nurses. The team also included paediatricians, speech pathologists, and orthodontists.

During the mission, 54 patients received life-changing procedures to correct cleft-lip, cleft-palate, facial deformities, and burns. The effort was partially funded by Chevron Bangladesh, with Rotaplast serving as the main sponsor. The closing ceremony marked the mission's success. Attendees included Ted Alex, mission director, Todd Farnworth, medical director, and Professor Md Ismail Patwary, vice-chancellor of Sylhet Medical University. Shoaib Ahmed Matin, chairman of Rotaplast Mission 2026 and a member of the Rotary Club of Jalalabad, was also present.

The mission provided essential surgeries at no cost to patients in need. Rotaplast's ongoing work in Sylhet continues to rely on international volunteers and local partnerships. This year's effort builds on nearly a decade of medical support in the region.