2018 Trip to BhutanBhutanWe had another very fruitful trip to Bhutan from April to May 2018 with a focus on continuing education. We ran our first new course to 88 participants across 2 locations. $15k donations went to patients, the Bhutan clinic and supporting a Bhutan therapist. Suzanne was also honoured with an award!Full Story
2019 Trip to Bhutan (April)BhutanThis year’s joint trip in April 2009 with 'Helping Hands in Bhutan' has now been visiting Bhutan for 10 years! We saw more than 100 patients, oversaw the refurbishment of the Mongar Hand Therapy Clinic facilitated by $5k in donations, gave lectures and provided training.Full Story
2019 Trip to Bhutan (October)BhutanSuzanne Caragianis returned from another very successful trip to Bhutan with Interplast Australia and New Zealand in October 2019. The team provided teaching to 10 local therapists and also ran practical sessions and tutorials, provided donated equipment and met the new Minister of Health.Full Story
2020 & 2021 Bhutan NewsBhutanNewsIn early 2020, Suzanne Caragianis and Dr Tim Proudman worked with the Royal Government of Bhutan, Ministry of Health, to negotiate the training of Bhutan’s first Plastic Surgeon, Dr Sonam Jamtsho. Suzanne has had weekly contact (online) with patients, therapy staff and surgeons.Full Story
2015 Trip to BhutanBhutanSuzanne Caragianis recently had another successful visit to Bhutan. On this trip during May to June 2015, she was assisted by an extended team from Interplast consisting of surgeons, an anaesthetist, a nurse and hand therapists. Highlights included giving donated hearing aids to the Deaf School.Full Story
