The Women’s Health team completed their mission in Ecuador, performing 50 life-changing procedures for those in need. Operation International’s first time in Ecuador in a decade, the team also focused on setting up a new base for the organization in the country and held a lecture series for local staff.
The Women's Health Team was established in 2023 by Dr. Vito Alamia Jr. Dr. Alamia has been a Team NY member for more than 20 years, and is a board member of Operation International.
The Women’s Health Team completed a successful first mission as a dedicated team with Operation International in 2024. The volunteers finished an impressive 63 procedures during just one week in Ghana, including myomectomies, hysterectomies, laparoscopic procedures, and general surgery.