News & Events

If you have a news item from your local clubfoot programme or an event which you are running or have heard about which is not on our calendar please contact us and let us know.

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Bookings are now open! GCI is thrilled to announce an exclusive…
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Ponseti Treatment in Senegal on BBC news!

We were excited to see this feature on the BBC news channel and…

Strong and Stretchy

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Alex Van Breedam

Research update for newsletter January -July 2019

Research update for newsletter January -July 2019 This list…

November Ponseti training in Barcelona (Spanish language)

There will be a Ponseti training run by the University of Barcelona…

In Memory of Frederick R. “Fred” Dietz 1951 – 2018

Written by Steve Mannion, GCI Trustee and Chair of GCI's Medical…

GCI Associate Partner Mercy Ships update

MercyShips update for GCI newsletter  There are many things…

Improving services for clubfoot in Africa: a summary and policy implications

We are very happy to be able to share this excellent piece of…

Update on Africa Clubfoot Training

Introduction The Africa Clubfoot Training (ACT) materials…

GCI Quarterly Newsletter Updates – MiracleFeet

GCI Quarterly Newsletter Updates - MiracleFeet MiracleFeet…

Research update for GCI’s newsletter March 2018 – July 2018

This list highlights the new publications on clubfoot and clubfoot…

Update from GCI Associate Partner Mercy Ships

During the Cameroon 2017-2018 outreach, the Ponseti team had…

An interview with…

Beth at GCI took some time out to interview Aisling Russell,…

Clubfoot Massive Open Online Course

In November and December 2017, GCI collaborated with ICRC and…
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WFL Updates

WFL updates for GCI (This will open a PDF document)

GCI looks to recruit new Trustees to join its Board

GCI is a growing global umbrella organisation for individuals…

Impact Report 2017

We are delighted to share with you Global Clubfoot Initiative's…

Update from GCI Associate Partner Mercy Ships

Mercy Ships has been docked in the port of Douala, Cameroon for…

Update from GCI Associate Partner Cameroon Clubfoot Care Project

The Cameroon Clubfoot Care Project (CCCP) currently in its…

Update from GCI Member MiracleFeet

MiracleFeet has now supported the treatment of over 28,000…

GCI visits India and Bangladesh

GCI has taken quite a few flights recently! We have just returned…
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Global Clubfoot Conference in Delhi, India – 1 & 2 November

A global clubfoot conference is being hosted in Delhi, India…

GCI celebrating World Clubfoot Day with a Clubfoot Football Club

GCI, in partnership with Steps Charity Worldwide, Chelsea Children’s…

GCI Partner MiracleFeet news update

Since our last update in March, MiracleFeet recently reached…

Review of clubfoot research: relevant articles between January – June 2017

This list highlights the new publications on clubfoot and clubfoot…

Celebrating World Clubfoot Day with a Clubfoot Football Club at Chelsea FC training ground

Global Clubfoot Initiative and Steps Charity Worldwide are delighted…

Update from GCI Member International Committee of the Red Cross in Pakistan

From Shock to Respite: a tale of clubfoot twins Amjad was…

Recent clubfoot research – a summary of relevant articles

Below is a long list of relevant academic articles that have…

Samoa Ponseti Course

The first Ponseti clubfoot training course was held over 2 days…

CURE International India – National Program Update

CURE International India began its service from April 2009 with…

Update from GCI Member miraclefeet

MiracleFeet’s partners have now helped over 18,000 new patients…

Solomon Islands Ponseti Course

On April 14th & 15th 2016 the third ponseti course for the…

LATEST RESEARCH: download of recent clubfoot research

It's been far too long since we updated you with all the research…

GCI Attends ICED International Symposium

A couple of weeks ago now the International Centre for Evidence…

8th International FATO Congress

Don't miss the 8th International FATO (African Federation of…

GCI welcomes Suresteps Africa as new partner!

We're really pleased to announce that Suresteps Africa have…

Mercy Ships – A Patient’s Story

Our partner Mercy Ships have been docked in Madagascar for a…

UK Film Premiere – The Surgery Ship

On 16th March The Royal Society of Medicine are hosting the UK…

NEW RESOURCES: parent adviser manuals

STEPS South Africa have developed and run a very successful 'Ponseti…

LATEST RESEARCH: long term results of TATT for relapsed clubfoot

It's been a while since we shared any of the latest research…
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ISPO 16th World Congress 2017 – call for symposia and instructional courses

The ISPO World Congress 2017 will be taking place in Cape…

Here’s to 2016 and the 8th International Clubfoot Congress

This week we heard from the organising committee of the International…

2015 Impact Report from miraclefeet

A very happy new year to all our supporters around the globe!…

STEPS South Africa – Looking back at 2015

As we fast approach the end of 2015 it's only natural that we…

Universal Health Coverage Day

We're a bit late to the game in publicising this but on 12th…

LATEST RESEARCH: take your pick!

The pool of clubfoot research and literature is growing exponentially.…

WCPT Look Forward Together

The World Confederation for Physical Therapy is midway through…

LATEST RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS: challenges of treating clubfoot around the world

We try our best at GCI to share any and all of the latest research…

National Geographic Short Film Showcase

For Children With Clubfoot, Treatment Can Be Life Changing Have…

Ponseti Training in Vietnam

There's nothing better than hearing about the great way that…

LATEST RESEARCH: download of the latest clubfoot research

It's been a while since we've shared the latest research to be…

Get your make on…

One of GCI's governing members has launched this great new initiative,…

Congratulations miraclefeet

Last week we heard that miraclefeet are among 32 organisations…

LATEST RESEARCH: recent activity in clubfoot research

New research into and publications on clubfoot management are…

Happy World Physical Therapy Day!

Today is World Physical Therapy Day and it's the perfect opportunity…

Clubfoot Walkathon

On Saturday 29th August Bank of Africa Tanzania hosted a…

Ponseti Training in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Sustainable Clubfoot Programme will be holding two…

LATEST RESEARCH: kite vs. the Ponseti method and treatment of atypical clubfoot

Two more pieces of research have been published in the ever growing…

LATEST RESEARCH: download of the most recent clubfoot research

The world of clubfoot research remains busy and active. Here…

Recent Ponseti Training in El Salvador

We recently heard from our great associate partner, On His Path,…

My Clubfoot Story

We shared a little while ago that last month STEPS South Africa…

LATEST RESEARCH: do sex and laterality influence clubfoot severity?

The Influence of Sex and Laterality on Clubfoot Severity Published…

Marit says goodbye to Malawi…

Last year we introduced you to Marit, a physiotherapist from…

BBC Health Check turn attention to clubfoot

Canvassing Support: helping children with clubfoot Four days…

CURE Clubfoot India and ICRC partnership signed on the dotted line

ICRC, one of GCI's governing members, recently passed on great…

STEPS SA hits double figures!

This month our partner organisation STEPS South Africa celebrates…

LATEST RESEARCH: download from the last month

Thanks again for your patience while we've worked on getting…

Mobility Outreach International in the Seattle Globalist

Thanks for being patient while we've worked on getting this new…

What a difference a day makes!

We think you're probably all aware by now that yesterday, June…

Happy World Clubfoot Day!

It's June 3rd 2015 and that means just one thing...it's World…

ICRC’s photos of their year…

World Clubfoot Day is just around the corner and here's the latest…

Walk for Life’s photo of their year…

It's the 1st June and that means that World Clubfoot Day is fast…

On His Path’s photo of their year…

On His Path is a private, non-profit foundation, which was formed…
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WHA surgical care resolution passed!

On 22nd May 2015 in Geneva, the World Health Assembly reached…

CURE Clubfoot’s photo of their year…

CURE Clubfoot are part of CURE International and their vision…

LATEST RESEARCH: barriers to treatment and need for early treatment

Two new pieces of research have recently come to our attention…

Event Update: WOC UK 2nd Annual Conference

Full agenda for the 2nd World Orthopaedic Concern UK Annual…

STEPS South Africa’s photo of their year….

We continue to share with you some fantastic photos from our…

miraclefeet’s photo of their year…

The latest submission to our World Clubfoot Day photo gallery…

Upcoming Event: ‘Relapse in congenital clubfoot and its treatment’

On 27th June 2015 the founder of our partner organisation,…
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Clubfoot Capacity Building in Tanzania

Since being established over 20 years ago Comprehensive Community…

The Cameroon Clubfoot Care Project’s photo of their year…

Our second photo submission for World Clubfoot Day comes from…

New Research: reported vs. measured brace wearing

A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Reported and Measured Wear…
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Clubfoot in context: the movement for Global Surgery

Last week we reported that GCI had been busy at some exciting…
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Future Event: Evidence in Global Disability and Health

Here's a date for your 2016 diaries and it's well worth getting…

Upcoming Event: WOC UK Annual Conference

On June 6th 2015 WOC UK (governing member of GCI) is holding…

World Clubfoot Day 2015

June 3rd 2015 is World Clubfoot Day and to join in with the…
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GCI Attending…

You may be wondering why GCI news has been quiet for a couple…

Spotlight on Neglected & Relapsed Clubfoot

As we aim to keep you up-to-date with all the latest research…
Zero Clubfoot

Zero Clubfoot Advancing with Strides!

Since celebrating their 5th birthday in February this year our…
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CURE partner with World Vision

CURE Clubfoot in Burundi have partnered with World Vision…

New Research: Needle tenotomy for Ponseti technique

Percutaneous needle tenotomy for Ponseti technique in the…

New Research: Can x-ray be reliably used to take measures in infants being treated with the Ponseti method?

Reliability of radiographic measures in infants with clubfoot…

Q&A: Basic Requirements for Setting-up a Clubfoot Clinic

Basic Requirements for Setting-up a Clubfoot Clinic There are…

New Research: Validation of the Ponseti Method and an Insight into the Genetics of Clubfoot

Two new pieces of published literature have recently come to…
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GCI Partner Organisation of the Month: Clubfoot Correction Awareness Initiative (CaCAI)

We're well into March now and so it's that time to share our…
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2013 Final Data Report

In our December newsletter we shared preliminary findings from…
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Africa Clubfoot Training Project

Africa Clubfoot Training (ACT) Project: improving care for children…

Ponseti Study Day

Friday 15th May 2015 at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London,…
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New Research: predicting the need for future intervention after Ponseti treatment

Initial dorsiflexion correction is a predictor of residual deformity…
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New Research: Ponseti casting for severe clubfoot deformity

Ponseti Casting for Severe Club Foot Deformity: Are Clinical…
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Working Together Amid Malawi Floods

Marit Sileghem is still in Malawi on a physiotherapy internship…
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New Research: barriers experienced in clubfoot treatment

Barriers experienced by service providers and caregivers in clubfoot…
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Lancet Global Surgery Commission Launch

A one-day event organised by The Lancet and hosted at the Royal…
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Two Global Surgery Events with the Royal Society of Medicine, London

The Royal Society of Medicine, London are hosting two significant…
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GCI Partner Organisation of the Month: Mercy Ships

For February we’re featuring Mercy Ships as GCI’s Partner…
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Q&A: Tenotomy rate in the Ponseti technique – does it matter?

The Achilles tendon tenotomy is an integral part of Ponseti management…
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New Resource: Ponseti training video in French

La correction du pied bot: Par la méthode Ponseti Six…
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New Research: accelerated Ponseti treatment

Two pieces of research have recently been published exploring…
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New Resource: clubfoot co-ordination manual from miraclefeet

miraclefeet, one of GCI's partner organisations, have recently…
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New Research: good results after Ponseti treatment for neglected congenital clubfoot

We're here again to share news of more clubfoot-related research.…
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New Research: experience with the Steenbeek foot abduction brace

In December last year we became aware of this new piece of research…
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GCI Partner Organisation of the Month: Aide Médicale et Développement

We're already half way through January (can you believe?) and…
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New Research: using the Ponseti method for constriction band syndrome

A new study has just been published in the Foot & Ankle Specialist…
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Interview with a Clubfoot Coordinator

One of our partner organisations, CURE Clubfoot, has clinics…
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New Research: four clubfoot studies from Pakistan

There has been a recent surge of research published from clubfoot…
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Mercy Ships’ Ponseti Workshop in Tamatave

Today, with the Africa Mercy is docked in Tamatave, Madagascar,…
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Footnote Film Project

If you're a regular at keeping up with news in the clubfoot world…
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GCI Partner Organisation of the Month: miraclefeet

We're two weeks into December already and it's time to share…
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New Research: Effect of partial tenotomy on Ponseti clubfoot outcomes

New research exploring the effect of unintentional partial tenotomy…
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New Research: accelerated Ponseti technique

Growing evidence to support the role of accelerated Ponseti technique. Traditional…
Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery

New Research: clinical evaluation of the Pirani and Dimeglio classification for clubfoot

Currently in press but published online this month by The Journal…
IGPPPM Summer Party

GCI Partner Organisation of the Month: IGPPPM

Can you believe it's the middle of November already? Time flies…
Tony Spineto

Tony Spineto – an interview with a clubfoot triathlete

If you're a regular in keeping up with clubfoot news online you…
ICES/Global Citizen

ICES are on the case!

This time last month we shared news of a partnership between…
Clubfoot Clinic

A Month of Experiences in Malawi

You may remember that back in September we introduced you to…
UIORTHO

Why we’re thankful for 100 years of UIOWA Orthopaedics

This month the University of Iowa Department of Orthopaedics…
Global Orthopedics

New Google eBook: Global Orthopedics

Published earlier this year and now available online as a Google…
Ponseti casting in Pakistan

GCI Partner Organisation of the Month: ICRC

It's that time of the month again when we take the opportunity…
Clubfoot Shack

The Clubfoot Shack of Davao

Have you ever heard of a clubfoot shack? Nor had we until Elsa…

Applications Open for 2015 Global Health Research Award

The Academic Pediatric Association has announced the 2015 round…
Winners of the women's race

Running to Raise Awareness!

Back at the beginning of the month, on Thursday 2nd October to…
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On a Mission with a clear Vision

Has anyone ever succeeded on a mission without a clear vision? If…

New Research: walking age of infants treated with Ponseti method

A new piece of research published in the latest edition of the…
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Q&A: hyperactivity of Tibialis Anterior in corrected clubfeet

As an ongoing feature and with the expertise of our Medical Advisory…

TAKE ACTION: sign the petition

If you follow @GlobalClubfoot on twitter you may have recently…

New Research: Surgical Capacity in Malawi

A recent piece of research conducted by J.A. Henry et al. (2014)…
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New research: Ponseti treatment normalises arterial flow

A new article published this month in the Journal of Pediatric…

Ponseti Workshop at the SIGN Fracture Care 2014 Conference

This time last week was the second day of SIGN Fracture Care…

Do you know about HINARI?

If you're reading this from a low/middle income area of the…
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Miraclefeet Brace Selected as Finalist

Yesterday our partner miraclefeet shared the news that their…

Partner Organisation of the Month is Back!

We are pleased to reignite our plan to celebrate the work of…
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12,500 Born Every Year Without Access to Gold Standard Treatment

In the current issue of the World Journal of Orthopedics (WJO)…

GCI in the Bone & Joint Journal News

There's no doubt about it, awareness of clubfoot is gathering…

New Parents’ Information Booklet from ZCF

Zero Clubfoot have recently produced this great new resource…

Marit goes to Malawi!

Our partner organisation Anthrologica regularly takes on interns…
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Free Course – Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)

'Doing more isn't better. Doing better, is better.' Ashish Jha,…
WHO Logo

WHO Rehabilitation Survey – get involved!

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has begun work developing…
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Adapted Ponseti Method for Neglected Clubfoot

Dr. Thierry Craviari, from our associate partner Aide Médicale…
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New research studies in clubfoot

MRI study reveals that treatment-resistant clubfoot have associated…
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New Resources Available – training video and webinar presentation

Video: Correcting Clubfoot - the Ponseti method We have…
Zero Clubfoot Logo

New Look Logo for Zero Clubfoot

Our partner organisation Zero Clubfoot has revamped and released…

One Family. Three Children. Free at Last!

Earlier this month one of our partner organisations, Walk for…
Miraclefeet

Partner Update: miraclefeet

All programs supported by miraclefeet deliver high quality clubfoot…
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News: Madagascar Clinic Open 2014

Here Helen Burgan (Ponseti Physiotherapist and member of the…

Farrukh Foundation becomes the latest to join GCI as associate partner organisation

Today we are excited to announce Farrukh Foundation as the latest…
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Upcoming Event: Ponseti Method Update & Training Course

The UK Clubfoot Consensus Group are holding a Ponseti Method…
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Cameroon Clubfoot Care Project joins GCI as associate partner organisation

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The newly established Cameroon Clubfoot Care Project (CCCP) is…
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UK Parliament discusses clubfoot in low income countries and Global Clubfoot Initiative

On the 2nd July, in the UK Parliament, the highest level of policy-making…
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Ponseti for clubfoot training, Tblisi Georgia

A Ponseti method for clubfoot training course will be held in…
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Research Article: Positive and culturally appropriate communication around Foot Abduction Bracing

Article Title: Positive Communication Paradigm Decreases Early Recurrence…
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Clubfoot instructional session at West African College of Surgeons meeting, Ghana

A CTEV instructional session, hosted by World Orthopaedic Concern…
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Ponseti for clubfoot training, Kinshasa DRC

A Ponseti method for clubfoot training will be held in Kinshasa,…
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Updates from CURE International India

CURE International in India have sent us some exciting updates…
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International Clubfoot Symposium June 1-4, Barcelona, Spain

An International Clubfoot Symposium organised by the Ponseti…
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New research studies in clubfoot: 2013

There have been a good number of very useful studies on clubfoot…
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International Conference on Evidence in Global Disability and Health

This conference will be held in Hyderabad, India on February…
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Clubfoot Correction Awareness Initiative: New Partner Organisation

The newest organisation to join Global Clubfoot Initiative as…
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Ponseti method for Clubfoot training, Niger

A Ponseti method for clubfoot training will be held in Niamey,…
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Ponseti for Clubfoot trainings, Zimbabwe

Training in the Ponseti method for clubfoot will take place in…
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Namibia Ponseti for Clubfoot Training

Training in the Ponseti method for clubfoot will be held in Namibia…
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New Report: Global Treatment for Clubfoot in 2011

At Global Clubfoot Initiative one of our aims is to collect data…
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STEPS UK: New partner organisation

STEPS UK is the latest organisation to join Global Clubfoot Initiative…
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Call for abstracts open – International Symposium: Evidence in Global Disability and Health

The call for abstracts for an International Symposium: Evidence…
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Ponseti for Clubfoot Refresher Training Course, Banepa, Nepal

A Ponseti Refresher Training Course will be held at the Hospital…
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Partner Organisation Of the Month: A Leg To Stand On

Our partner organisation of the month, A Leg To Stand On (ALTSO)…
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African Clubfoot Programmes an example for the rest of the world

Turning the World Upside Down, an initiative that showcases examples…
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Walk for Life Bangladesh reaches 10,000 feet

Global Clubfoot Initiative partner organisation, Walk for Life…
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Partner Organisation of the Month: STEPS South Africa

Our second partner organisation of the month for April is STEPS…
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Cameroon Ponseti for clubfoot, brace construction and neglected clubfoot training

22-26 April 2013: Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services…
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2nd European Advanced Meeting for Ponseti Practitioners, Portugal

The 2nd Advanced European Meeting for Ponseti Practitioners will…
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GCI partner organisations lead the way in clubfoot treatment in Bangladesh

Global Clubfoot Initiative partner organisations Aide Médicale…
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Partner organisation of the month: Talipes Together

Read about the first of our partner organisations of the month,…

Sierra Leone National Clubfoot Programme training

We received the following report from Jessica Dyer, of Prosthetics…
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Partner Organisation of the Month: On His Path

Global Clubfoot Initiative partner organisation On His Path is…
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Clubfoot Symposium – ‘Missed opportunity to prevent a child from permanent disability’ Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

A symposium will be held in Addis Ababa on Saturday, March 30,…
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Partner Organisation of the Month: Zero Clubfoot

Our joint partner organisation of the month for March 2013 is…
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Short course: Global Disability and Health at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

The International Centre for Evidence in Disability at the London…
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Ponseti method presentation, Bosnia and Herzegovina Orthopaedic Meeting

Dr Yasser Elbatrawy will present on the Ponseti method for treating…
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Live Surgical Workshop, Bangladesh

Zero Clubfoot in Chittagong province, Bangladesh, are organising…
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ICRC contribution: clubfoot management for older children

The International Committee of the Red Cross in Afghanistan has…
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ICRC Foot Abduction Brace

ICRC has sent us an article and pictures describing the Foot…
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Partner Organisation of the Month: CURE Clubfoot Worldwide

CURE Clubfoot Worldwide (CCW) is one of the founding member organisations…
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Ghana National Clubfoot Programme training

The next training course in clubfoot management using the Ponseti…
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Rwanda National Clubfoot Programme clubfoot management training

Training in clubfoot management using the Ponseti technique will…
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Togo National Clubfoot Programme training

The next clubfoot management course to be held as part of the…
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Sierra Leone National Clubfoot Programme training

The next Ponseti for clubfoot training course as part of the…
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Partner Organisation of the Month: Zimbabwe Sustainable Clubfoot Programme

Partner Organisation of the month is a new feature on the Global…
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Mercy Ships joins GCI as an associate partner organisation

Global Clubfoot Initiative extends a warm welcome to Mercy Ships…
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Aide Médicale et Développement joins GCI as an associate partner organisation

At Global Clubfoot Initiative we would like to welcome Aide Médicale…
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New Resource – Clubfoot Medical Record

We have added a new resource to our website - a form for documenting…
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Vietnam Ponseti Training with POF and PIA

The following report on Ponseti training in Vietnam was sent…
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11-12 December 2012 Ponseti training Chittagong, Bangladesh

Zero Clubfoot Bangladesh, along with the Department of Orthopaedic…
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Life with untreated clubfoot in Bangladesh

Thank you to Junu, of Walk for Life Bangladesh who shares her…
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Walk for Life to support clubfoot services in Myanmar

A clubfoot programme in Myanmar has been launched with the support…
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Indochina regional conference on clubfoot, September 3 2012 in Vientiane, Laos

COPE Laos (Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise) along…
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Report and update on Ponseti for clubfoot in the Solomon Islands

We received a very insightful report on Ponseti for clubfoot…
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Report on Ponseti course in Vanuatu

We recieved the following report from Helen Burgan, an Australian…
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Ponseti for clubfoot training in Mexico

A Ponseti for clubfoot training course will be held in San Cristobal…
Nicaragua baby in foot abduction braces

Nicaragua country information now online

Ponseti treatment for clubfoot is available in Nicaragua! We…
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World Orthopaedic Concern UK joins GCI as governing member

World Orthopaedic Concern UK has joined Global Clubfoot Initiative…
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5th Manchester International Clubfoot Conference

The 5th Manchester International Clubfoot Conference will be…
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New programme for clubfoot in Madagascar

A programme to provide clubfoot treatment using the Ponseti technique…
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BootBank joins Global Clubfoot Initiative as associate partner organisation

At Global Clubfoot Initiative we are very pleased to welcome…
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Ponseti for clubfoot training to be held in Port Vila, Vanuatu

A training course on Ponseti management of clubfoot will be held…
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SIGN joins GCI as Associate Partner Organisation

SIGN is the latest organisation to join Global Clubfoot Initiative…
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Ponseti for clubfoot course at SIGN meeting

A Ponseti for clubfoot teaching course will be held at SIGN's…
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Mr Steve Mannion,GCI director and CBM co-worker clubfoot appeal to air on BBC Radio 4

One of Global Clubfoot Initiative's directors, Mr Steve Mannion,…
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Eritrea clubfoot information added

Information on a programme in Eritrea providing Ponseti treatment…
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Professors win Humanitarian Award for their work with clubfoot

Congratulations to Professor Norgrove Penny, one of Global Clubfoot…
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Talipes Together joins GCI as an associate partner organisation

Talipes Together, an organisation set up primarily for parents…
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Togo clubfoot info now online

Information on the new national programme for clubfoot in Togo…
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Vietnam National Clubfoot Programme website launched

The Vietnam National Clubfoot Programme, in partnership with…
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ISPO World Congress, Hyderabad, India

The 14th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics…
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ISPO World Congress call for papers now open until May 13 2012

The International Society of Prosthetists and Orthotists will…
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Zimbabwe Sustainable Clubfoot Programme joins GCI as an associate partner organisation

Zimbabwe Sustainable Clubfoot Programme has joined Global Clubfoot…
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Ponseti training in South Africa 4-5 May 2012

Many thanks to Karen Moss, of STEPS South Africa for sending…
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International Committee of the Red Cross joins GCI as governing member organisation

GCI welcomes ICRC as a governing member organisation. The…
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Sierra Leone Ponseti for Clubfoot Training Report

We received the following report from Jessica Dyer of Prosthetics…
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Sierra Leone National Clubfoot Programme information now online

Our page with information about clubfoot in Sierra Leone is now…
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Zero Clubfoot joins GCI as an associate partner organisation

Zero Clubfoot, an organisation in Bangladesh has joined Global…
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Vietnam Country Information now online

Our new page with information about the Vietnam National Clubfoot…
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PIA International Clubfoot Symposium

An international clubfoot symposium will be hosted by the Ponseti…
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Ponseti method for clubfoot training in Sierra Leone

Prosthetics Outreach Foundation and CURE Clubfoot Worldwide are…
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Italian Group for the Protection and Promotion of the Ponseti Method joins GCI

The IGPPPM is the latest organisati0n to join GCI as an associate…
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STEPS South Africa and Beit CURE Hospital, Malawi join GCI

STEPS South Africa and Beit CURE Hospital in Malawi are the two…
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All India Institute of Medicine Clubfoot Congress

A Clubfoot Congress will be held on 10 March 2012 at the All…
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Clubfoot Ponseti courses in Egypt: 9-10 March

Training courses in clubfoot and the Ponseti technique will be…
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Happy story of twins with clubfoot from Walk for Life

Read on for a heart warming story of twins treated for clubfoot…
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Zimbabwe Sustainable Clubfoot Programme Ponseti training

A group of trainers from the UK will travel to Zimbabwe to hold…
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miraclefeet joins GCI as a governing member organisation

miraclefeet is the latest organisation to join Global Clubfoot…
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SICOT orthopaedic meeting 2012

SICOT is an international association of orthopaedic surgeons,…
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SICOT 2012 now accepting abstract submissions

SICOT is an international association of orthopaedic surgeons,…
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New children’s book on clubfoot: ‘Bo’s Cherub Feet’

A new book for children, 'Bo's Cherub Feet', explains the process…
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Cure Clubfoot Worldwide India clinics

Need to know where you can find Ponseti treatment for clubfoot…
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GCI at Global Surgery Conference

Global Clubfoot Initiative had an exciting opportunity to attend…
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Australian High Commissioner visits Bangladesh clubfoot programme

The Australian high commissioner visited Walk for Life Bangladesh,…
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On His Path joins Global Clubfoot Initiative

On His Path is the latest organisation to join Global Clubfoot…
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Haiti: 2 years after the earthquake children born with clubfoot can receive Ponseti treatment

Dr Bob Cady, who helps to support the national clubfoot programme…
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Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics B: Special Edition on Clubfoot

The January 2012 issue of the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics…
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Update from the Solomon Islands

Last year we reported on the first ever Ponseti training course…
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Vietnam National Clubfoot Programme update from Prosthetics Outreach Foundation

Nha Trang, Vietnam -- On November 5, 2011, the Prosthetics Outreach…
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GCI at Global Surgical Frontiers Day

Global Clubfoot Initiative will have a stall and make a presentation…
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Update: more than 5000 feet now under treatment in Bangladesh and much more

5000 feet and clinics accessible to all The Bangladesh Sustainable…
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CURE Clubfoot India Counsellors’ training day

CURE Clubfoot India will hold 2 days of refresher training and…
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Clubfoot treatment in older children

New resource added to the site today and last in our series by…
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Steenbeek Foot Abduction Brace fabrication training, Vellore, India

In the week from the 28th November 2011, Michiel Steenbeek, inventor…
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New resource added – Notes on WHO and clubfoot

Today we have added another new resource for you - Dr Norgrove…
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AAOS Advanced Ponseti course 2012

An advanced course in Ponseti management for clubfoot and also…
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IMPACT Foundation joins Global Clubfoot Initiative as an associate partner

We welcome our latest associate partner organisation, IMPACT…
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Togo: first Ponseti method for clubfoot training course

Togo's first training in the Ponseti method for treating clubfoot…
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Long term follow up studies of Ponseti method – review by Dr Norgrove Penny.

Today we have a fantastic new resource for you: a review of long…
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Clubfoot football in Malawi: a very special celebration

Here's a heart warming story for a Friday morning...Last week…
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New resource from miraclefeet: Best practices for national programmes for clubfoot

Andy Mayo, Executive Director of one of our newest associate…
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Anthrologica joins GCI as latest partner organisation

Anthrologica is the latest organisation to join Global Clubfoot…
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Miraclefeet: our newest partner organisation

Miraclefeet is the latest organisation to join Global Clubfoot…
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New resources available – first one: tarsal and subtalar kinematics

Dr Norgrove Penny has shared some very useful new resources with…
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Uganda country information now online

Read more about the inspirational work of the Uganda Sustainable…
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Update on Haiti

Approximately 285 children are born with clubfoot each year in…
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4th Australasian Ponseti clubfoot meeting

The 4th Australasian Ponseti clubfoot meeting will be held in…
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International Clubfoot Week

The Ponseti International Association has organised International…
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CCBRT Tanzania celebrates 200 children in treatment this year

CCBRT (Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania)…
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ALTSO: our latest associate partner organisation

A Leg to Stand On, or ALTSO are the latest organisation to partner…
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Advisory council now listed on GCI website

We now have a list of our advisory council up on the website,…
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Report from 6th International Clubfoot Congress, Prague

Global Clubfoot Initiative was represented at the SICOT Triennial…
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International Paediatric Foot Symposium – Egypt

The Egyptian Paediatric Orthopaedic Society will hold an International…
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GCI at SICOT in Prague, September 6-8 2011.

It is definitely happening, the flights are booked and GCI will…
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International Research Symposium: Equitable health services for people with disabilities

The Centre for Disability and Development at the London School…
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First Ponseti course to be held in the Solomon Islands

On August 10-11 2011 the first Ponseti method for clubfoot course…
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Clubfoot, Ponseti and GCI all on CBM’s website

CBM, one of GCI's governing partners has updated the section…
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Timor-Leste country information now online

A country information page has now been created for Timor-Leste.…
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Ponseti course at the University of Iowa

A symposium on the treatment of clubfoot using the Ponseti method,…
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Resources page back online

Apologies if you tried to access the training slides on the resources…
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WHO disability report highlights clubfoot successes

A report by the World Health Organisation and the World Bank…
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Ponseti for clubfoot treatment course at SIGN conference, Washington State, USA

Dr Norgrove Penny, a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon with years…
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5th International Conference on Birth Defects and Disabilities in the Developing World

The 5th International Conference on Birth Defects and Disabilities…
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Publication: Accelerated Ponseti treatment

A new study offers a solution to those who struggle to attend…
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Bangladesh info now online

The first of our country information pages on Bangladesh is now…
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Global HELP in Montreal

Members of Global HELP (which stands for Health Education using Low Cost Publications)…
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Global HELP in London

Members of Global HELP (which stands for Health Education using…
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GCI joins facebook

The GCI website has joined the 500 million facebook users…
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New publication: International perspective on clubfoot management

A review by Harold van Bosse published in the February 2011 edition…
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Clubfoot training in Cambodia

The Cambodia Cure Clubfoot Worldwide clubfoot programme held…
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Ponseti clubfoot course, Guayaquil, Ecuador

A 2-day Ponseti training course including lectures and hands…
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Ponseti clubfoot course, Baltimore USA

A Ponseti clubfoot management course consisting of lectures,…
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WHO world report on disability

The world report on disability, to be launched on the 9th June…
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IRIN news feature on clubfoot and the Ponseti technique

IRIN, the humanitarian news agency of the UN recently published…
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6th International Clubfoot Congress

The 6th International Clubfoot Congress will be held in conjunction…
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POSNA Annual meeting

At the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America Annual meeting…
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Zimbabwe Ponseti training

From March 28-31 a team from Cure Clubfoot Worldwide, Kenya sustainable…
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Welcome!

Hello and welcome to the Global Clubfoot Initiative website.…