Lifesaving support in Hukuntsi
In February 2025 we flew to Hukuntsi -a small, remote village in Botswana. Accessing quality healthcare here can be challenging, especially for any type of specialised treatment.
On today’s flight we had onboard a General Surgeon, Paediatrician, Specialist Physician, Ophthalmologist, ENT Specialist and Neurologist. A big thank you to these generous and skilled volunteers.
As we arrived, dozens of families were already waiting. Mothers holding babies, elders seeking care, and community members who had travelled miles to see the doctors. For many, this outreach is their only chance for seeking help and treatment.
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- Two mothers and their babies who were helped in Hukuntsi
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- A young boy waits with his mother and father to be assessed
Airborne medical volunteers assisted 135 patients during their hours in Hukuntsi, 31% of whom were HIV positive.
“One moment from the trip stays with me—a young mother rushed into the clinic, her infant was struggling to breathe. The medical team jumped into action, preparing an oxygen tank to stabilise the child but then, a setback, they couldn’t find an oxygen gauge. I could see the mother’s fear and the doctors’ urgency. The clinic has barely any equipment but thanks to some quick thinking the doctors managed to get oxygen flowing and stabilised the child” said Laone Ramodimoosi, a field officer with Airborne Lifeline who travelled to Hukuntsi.
Like all trips, this serves as a reminder to us of what a difference your support and donations make. Providing healthcare in underserved, remote communities is what Airborne Lifeline does best – and without the generosity of our donors and medical volunteers it wouldn’t happen.