Zilphan is a dedicated nurse with over 14 years of experience. Since 2017, she has worked at KCMC’s Burn Unit 🧡🏥 Zilphan always meets the patients with warmth, interest, consideration, presence AND a lovely smile. “I love the Burn Unit from my heart and I enjoy helping the patients.” Zilphan is always ready to help […]
A few months ago we told you about Bernard, a little boy who has lived with severe contractures in his hips, knees and elbows for several years 🧡 He was unable to stand straight due to his contracture.Today he is running down the hallway in the burn unit — something that just a short time […]
We feel both proud and inspired when we witness the dedication shown by our colleagues at the Burn Unit at KCMC Hospital in Moshi 🌍🔥 With financial support from Care4Burn, a team from the unit—comprising doctors, nurses, and occupational and physical therapists—travels to district hospitals and health clinics to strengthen local knowledge regarding burn injury […]
A boy under the age of 10 is living with serious contractions after a burn injury he sustained as a child. The injuries have left him with extensive scar tissue that limits his mobility and affects his daily life to a degree that few can imagine. Scar tissue in his right armpit has caused his […]
It’s hard to believe that she’s still alive. She’s 21 years old. Maasai. Newly became a mother.Shortly after giving birth, she became dizzy – and fell forward into the fire.Her forehead. Her eyes. Her nose.Everything was burned.Again, treatment. No help.For a whole year, she’s lived with open wounds on her face.Her eyelids are so stretched […]
Veronica has had surgery! 💚 Over the past year, Care4Burn have been raising money so that Veronica could have her tracheostomy removed – a tube she has lived with for over 3 years, after extensive burns on 55% of her body. Yesterday it finally happened. The surgery was carried out, and her doctor says it […]
Outreach visit to Same District Hospital 🏥 Same District Hospital is a public health facility located in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. The hospital is located approximately 2.5 hours drive south of Moshi and provides basic health services. Complicated injuries, such as burn injuries, are referred to KCMC. Over 50% of patients admitted to KCMC’s […]
Thank you for a meaningful year with Care4Burn ⭐️ 2025 has been a year of progress, tangible results, and—most importantly—a real difference for children with burn injuries in Tanzania. None of this would have been possible without your support. This year, we have strengthened our efforts for children with burn injuries in Tanzania—not only through […]
Four-year-old Esther suffered a serious injury when an old kerosene lamp exploded – an incident that changed everything.When she was admitted to KCMC Hospital, the injury had worsened and required a skin graft. Thanks to the surgical equipment donated by Care4Burn, she is now recovering 🌱 Esther’s story shows that the equipment we donate to […]
During the summer, Arvid Eriksen (no. 2 from the left) and his family will move to Moshi in Tanzania, where he will work as a volunteer at the KCMC hospital for one year. Arvid is a trained plastic surgeon with a passion for burn treatment. At KCMC, he will contribute to building the local capacity […]
