Asyut Burns Program

The aim of the project was the construction and outfitting of three additional rooms at the Asyut Burns Centre. It also included training of medical and paramedical personnel in the treatment of severely burned patients and the implementation of prevention campaigns in the form of puppet shows.

Three additional rooms were constructed where 6 recovering burns patients can engage in social rehabilitation activities. The project treated 44 hospitalised children who had undergone reconstructive surgery for severe burns and scarring. A seven-seat van was purchased enabling long distance trips for teams implementing prevention campaigns. 1,095 homes were visited, after which 87% applied the prevention principles taught. 55 puppet shows were performed to 3,510 spectators, of which 3,150 were primary school children.

 
The Fondation en Faveur des Enfants Brûlés (FEB) was established in 1989 to support the Asyut Burns Centre in Upper Egypt, providing them with logistical and financial support. The Asyut Burns Centre offers rural populations free, or depending on their income, partially subsidised quality medical and surgical care, a specialised physiotherapy service and psychological follow-up, in order to facilitate patients’ social and professional reintegration.