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Our Global Reach

Beneficiary Countries Around the World

Physicians Across Continents (PAC) has provided humanitarian and development assistance in more than 31 countries since 2003.

Through specialized surgical missions, emergency healthcare services and professional training, PAC works to improve access to quality healthcare and strengthen local health systems in vulnerable communities across Africa, Asia and beyond.

Our Global Commitment

Reaching underserved communities through life-saving medical interventions and humanitarian partnerships.

Illustrative PAC global reach map with beneficiary countries highlighted in red and country labels

Country / Location	Region	Surgical Missions	Operations & Beneficiaries
🇳🇪 Niger	West Africa	2 missions providing various surgical operations, including obstetric fistula repair.	First mission: 200 patients consulted and treated; 50 surgical operations. Second mission: 700 patients consulted and treated; 89 surgical operations.
🇸🇩 Sudan	Northeast Africa	4 missions providing various surgical operations, including kidney transplants and heart surgery.	Khartoum: 135 heart surgeries. Darfur: 2,280 patients consulted and treated; 153 surgical operations. Medani: 60 kidney transplant operations.
🇸🇸 South Sudan	Northeast Africa	1 mission in Juba providing various surgical operations and medical treatment.	Juba: 165 patients consulted and treated; 41 surgical operations.
🇰🇪 Kenya	East Africa	1 mission providing surgical operations and consultations in Kisumu.	2,179 consultations and treatments; 95 surgical operations.
🇰🇲 Comoros	Indian Ocean / Africa	1 mission in Moroni providing neurosurgery and sex correction operations.	1,400 consultations and treatments; 73 different operations.
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone	West Africa	3 missions providing various operations, including neurosurgery and inguinal hernia surgery.	First mission: 1,522 consultations and treatments; 75 surgical operations. Second mission: Over 2,000 operations and consultations. Third mission: 333 surgical operations.
🇾🇪 Yemen	West Asia	1 mission providing different surgical operations, including open-heart surgery.	Sana'a: 35 open-heart surgeries. Daw'an: 15 surgical operations. Aden: 1,025 consultations and 137 surgical operations.
🇲🇷 Mauritania	Northwest Africa	1 mission in Nouakchott providing open-heart and vascular surgery.	17 open-heart operations; 12 vascular surgeries.
🇸🇾 Syria	West Asia	1 mission providing kidney transplant and arteriovenous connection surgeries.	A large number of patients benefited from the mission.
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan	Central Asia	2 missions in Bishkek providing open-heart surgery.	100 operations.
🇱🇷 Liberia	West Africa	1 mission in Monrovia providing inguinal hernia operations.	260 surgical operations.
🇬🇳 Guinea	West Africa	1 mission in Conakry providing inguinal hernia operations.	232 surgical operations.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia	East Africa	2 missions in Addis Ababa and Sherri providing neurosurgery, vascular surgery, kidney transplants, general surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery and obstetric fistula operations.	First mission: A large number of patients benefited. Second mission: 67 surgical operations.
🇨🇩 DR Congo	Central Africa	1 mission in Kinshasa and surrounding villages providing complex chest surgery, neurosurgery and pediatric surgery.	4,117 consultations and treatments; 137 different surgical operations.
🇸🇴 Somalia	East Africa	5 general medical missions and 10 obstetric fistula missions. Establishment of 6 national warehouses for medical supplies, equipment and food items. 4 cargo planes delivering more than 90 tons of medical supplies, equipment and food items. Renovation of Banadir Hospital. Establishment of the National Fistula Center and PAC country office.	More than 1 million beneficiaries, mainly mothers and children. More than 1,000 various operations. More than 1,300 women received obstetric fistula repair.
🇵🇰 Pakistan	South Asia	3 missions in Islamabad, Multan, Peshawar and Muzaffarabad, responding to floods and earthquakes.	5,190 patients consulted and treated.
🇱🇾 Libya	North Africa	1 mission in Benghazi providing medical supplies and equipment.	Medical supplies and equipment provided to support healthcare.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka	South Asia	1 mission responding to floods in the eastern part of the country.	3,594 people treated.
🇹🇳 Tunisia	North Africa	3 missions supporting Libyan refugees.	1,392 people treated.
🌍 Syrian Refugees in Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey	Cross-border Refugee Response	Routine healthcare activities supporting Syrian refugees across Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey.	A large number of patients benefited from healthcare activities.
🇳🇬 Nigeria	West Africa	2 missions in Lagos and Sokoto providing various surgical operations and medical treatment.	Beneficiary figures not reported in the historical record.
🇲🇼 Malawi	Southern Africa	Mission details not specified in the historical record.	Beneficiary figures not reported in the historical record.

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Explore how Physicians Across Continents supports vulnerable communities through humanitarian medical assistance, specialized surgical missions, and partnerships.

Where does Physicians Across Continents operate?

Physicians Across Continents has provided humanitarian and development assistance in more than 31 countries since 2003. Its historical activities include medical and surgical missions across Africa and Asia, as well as support for displaced populations and refugees.

What types of medical services does PAC provide?

PAC's medical activities include specialized surgical missions, emergency healthcare assistance, maternal and reproductive healthcare, obstetric fistula repair, medical consultations, healthcare capacity building, and the provision of essential medical supplies and equipment.

How does PAC select communities for medical missions?

PAC's humanitarian approach focuses on vulnerable and underserved communities. Medical needs, access to healthcare, local coordination, available resources, and partnership opportunities can inform mission planning. Specific selection arrangements vary by project and location.

Does PAC work with local healthcare institutions?

Yes. PAC works through humanitarian partnerships and collaboration with relevant healthcare institutions, health authorities, and other stakeholders to support service delivery and strengthen local healthcare capacity.

How can individuals or organizations support PAC?

Individuals and organizations interested in supporting PAC's humanitarian work can contact the organization to discuss partnership opportunities, medical collaboration, resource contributions, and other appropriate forms of support.

Are the country mission figures current?

The country-by-country table presents historical mission records and previously reported results. These figures should not be interpreted as current programme totals. Updated information may be available through PAC's latest reports and official communications.