World Pediatric Project

Wpp assisted 39 children from 11 countries with advanced care in 9 Pediatric sub-specialties by bringing them to u.s. Hospitals. Wpp also mobilized 18 children from 9 countries to advanced centers within the latin america and caribbean regions for surgery or specialist care in 6 Pediatric sub-specialties. Wpp facilitated 35 surgical and diagnostic teams to 10 countries in latin america and the caribbean, providing 224 surgeries and 1,666 consultations to 1,493 children. Additionally, 118 orthotics braces were delivered to children through these teams. 1 nicu training team was facilitated to the caribbean, providing education to nurses and physicians caring for critically ill infants in antigua and barbuda. Wpp's programs facilitated 36 telemedicine visits for 35 patients for virtual consultations and surgical planning. Wpp removed barriers to care in patients' home countries through financial or logistical support, providing 215 sponsorships to 139 children in which the cost of surgery was supported, devices or medical supply items were donated to patients for surgery or post-surgery recovery, travel expenses were covered to access surgery, or medical imaging or access to a specialist in country were facilitated.