Our Lausitz International Medila Network
Who we are - Why we exist - What we do
Where we act - What we plan
We will tell our story.
How we started
In 2019 Björn Dirk Krapohl, a Plastic Surgeon from the former Carl-Thiem Hospital in Cottbus (Germany), which now has become the Medical University of Lusatia (Medizinische Universität Lausitz) - Carl Thiem, was invited by Shankar Man Rai, the founder of the Nepal Cleft and Burn Center in Kathmandu (Nepal) to share his experience with the Nepali team. During this visit it turned to be clear: there must be a continuation of this relationship. - Gradually we grew together and started an official hospital partnership, which became an official label by the German Corporation of International Cooperation (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GIZ) - we became members of the Hospital Partnerships Program.
Our Mission
Guided by the World Health Organization’s enduring vision of ‘Health for All’, we believe that access to quality healthcare should not be a privilege determined by geography, economic circumstances, or social status, but a fundamental human right. Achieving this vision requires international solidarity, sustainable partnerships, the sharing of medical knowledge and expertise, and a common commitment to strengthening healthcare systems worldwide. Ultimately, ‘Health for All’ is not merely a political aspiration, but a shared responsibility that calls for concrete action across national borders.
Our Way
We aim to build an academic medical network that grows gradually to include more countries. The network will be based on equal exchange: our partners should be empowered to become self-reliant and independent. We reject postcolonial attitudes and paternalism.
Our Vision
Our vision is:
O N E H E A L T H
One Health is an approach to human health that recognizes how people’s wellbeing is shaped by connected factors: individual health, families and communities, healthcare systems, and the social and physical environments where people live. It encourages collaboration across medical specialties, public health, and other relevant fields to prevent illness and improve health for everyone.
