Campaign 52 is a humanitarian mission where volunteer colorectal surgeons traveled to Kenya, Africa, to assist healthcare colleagues in treating women with obstetrical fistulas, colorectal cancer, and other conditions. This multinational effort aimed to restore dignity, hope, and better futures to one woman for each week of the year, inspiring the name Campaign 52. This admirable international collaboration, held from April 13-23, 2024, brought together leading colorectal surgeons and gynecologists from around the world to share expertise and perform surgeries, particularly in a region where access to specialized care, tools and resources is limited. 

The collaboration included volunteer surgeons from the United States, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Kenya, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Tracy Hull, Dr. Anna Spivak, and Dr. Wissam Halabi represent the American contingent of colorectal surgeons, while Dr. Maher Abbas brings expertise from Dubai. From Taiwan, Dr. Chucheep Sahakitrungruang and Dr. Arun Rojanasakul contribute their specialized knowledge. On the gynecological front, the team was led by Dr. Hillary Mabeya, head of Gynocare hospital in Kenya, along with several local practicing fistula surgeons and trainees. Dr. Cloud Crosby, a gynecologic oncology fellow from the USA, and Dr. Khaled Kouteich from Dubai also lent their expertise. This diverse group of specialists was joined by anesthesiologists from Dubai and Taiwan, ensuring comprehensive perioperative care for patients undergoing complex procedures. 

By day 4 of the campaign, the team had already surpassed their goal of 52 cases and went on to complete 90 cases in one week. 

Campaign 52 is already planning to return to Kenya for a 2025 program.