Novemba

Synopsis

Inside a Tanzanian hospital, serving 20 million people, UK surgeons and nurses work tirelessly to teach modern medical procedures to their African counterparts. Operating on those in need, they change the landscape of medicine in Africa forever.

A film documenting a week spent in one of Tanzania's busiest hospitals, accompanying a group of 10 volunteers representing the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The film highlights the importance of the 17 year relationship between Northumbria and Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, and concentrates on a project to introduce Laparoscopic surgery now in its 11th year and a more recent burns project. We follow Irish Surgeon Dr Liam Horgan , who now in his 11th year working with KCMC, manages to make medical history in Africa during the week.

Uk born but now practicing in Australia, plastic surgeon Dr Jeremy Rawlins is introducing modern burns procedures to a country where burns cases are prolific in number but largely untreated. The film explores the dire need for improved conditions, equipment and knowledge of burns treatment as we concentrate on five patients. Not all outcomes are of a positive nature.

Details

Year

2016

Type of film

Features

Running Time

81 mins

Format

HD 1920 x 1080

Director

David McPhee, Dominic Dunn 1st Feature

Producer

David McPhee, Dominic Dunn

Editor

Dominic Dunn, David McPhee

Director of Photography

Dominic Dunn

Sound

David McPhee

Music

Audio Network

Genre

• Science / Environment
• Documentary

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 16th May 2016