Taking the Helm

Summary The volunteer medics continue to treat extraordinary cases of medical need. Deputy Chief Medical Officer Michelle White travels to Lakossa to help train Beninese medics. Australian volunteer Nick Veltjens mentors local physiotherapist Melchior in the Ponseti method of treating club feet. Featured patients include Houefassi - a woman with a large and complex neck tumour that tests surgeon Mark Shrime to his limits, Baby Joanes - a clubfoot patient treated by the Ponseti team, and Baby Riana - a girl with a rare disease called arthrogryposis that can only be partially treated on the ship.

S1.E8 ∙ Taking the Helm

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : May 5, 2017

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Benin

Production companies : Media Stockade

Summary The volunteer medics continue to treat extraordinary cases of medical need. Deputy Chief Medical Officer Michelle White travels to Lakossa to help train Beninese medics. Australian volunteer Nick Veltjens mentors local physiotherapist Melchior in the Ponseti method of treating club feet. Featured patients include Houefassi - a woman with a large and complex neck tumour that tests surgeon Mark Shrime to his limits, Baby Joanes - a clubfoot patient treated by the Ponseti team, and Baby Riana - a girl with a rare disease called arthrogryposis that can only be partially treated on the ship.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : May 5, 2017

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Benin

Production companies : Media Stockade

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