Endoscopies/colonoscopies
67%- Upper endoscopies6
Expedition report · February 2023
15th Expedition Back to Our Origins
Back to Our Origins
- appointmentsin 6 days of expedition
- 9
- volunteers
- 4
- hours donated
- 128
- in donated services
- R$ 37k
Value of the services donated on this expedition: hours actually worked × the market rate for the specialty, reported by the volunteer or, failing that, the market average — the methodology of note 11 to the audited financial statements. Amounts in Brazilian reais.
About the expedition
Zoés for the Zo'és
In February 2023, Zoé carried out an expedition returning to its roots, on the indigenous land of the Zoé people in the Brazilian Amazon. This journey marked a renewed commitment to inclusive health and the appreciation of local culture. The team performed 153 medical procedures, including notable cases of endoscopies that led to effective and immediate treatments. Zoé continues its mission to bring hope and healthcare to remote Amazon communities.
This was a powerful connection that made treatment happen quickly, and that was very memorable. — Fernando Marson, doctor
Appointments
What was done, by category
9in total
- Endoscopies/colonoscopies
- Surgeries
6
Surgeries
33%Highlights
What marked this expedition
Diagnosis and treatment in one day
We performed a total of 6 endoscopies. Of these, one case in particular was the most memorable, because it involved a clearly anemic boy. We made 2 diagnoses with the endoscopy exam. It was interesting because the pilot of the airplane that came to pick us up the next day already brought the medication to treat this parasitosis. — Fernando Marson, doctor
Why Zoé?
The name Zoé was chosen in honor of the people visited in 2010, who inspired an inclusive health movement, respecting the sustainability of the territory and the culture of our people.
3 surgical patients and 6 endoscopies
There were 3 surgical patients and 6 endoscopic procedures, with special thanks to Dr. Erik Jennings for his active participation in this expedition.
Photos of the expedition
Volunteer survey
How the team rated it
10out of 10: how likely they are to recommend Zoé to a friend
Management3
Reception5
Overall4.4
Ratings from 1 to 5.Who went
4 volunteers- Pedro AverbachDigestive tract surgery
- Fernando Pavinato MarsonEndoscopist
- Beatriz Cesar Sant’annaAnesthesiologist
- Pedro Popoutchi Digestive tract surgery
Partners of this expedition
1 partnerPartner NGO
1 partner
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