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Press coverage, media information, and contact details for Surgical Mission Saarland.

More than 30 press features since 2012 — what others write about our work, we do not repeat.

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Listen · Hit Radio FFH, 27 May 2026

Dr. Andreas Grimme on the next mission to the Philippines (in German)

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All reports since 2012

By year, from the latest report back to the first mission. “Online” opens the original; “Archive” means it appeared in print or on air but is not (or no longer) available online.

2022

2018

2017

  • Saarbrücker ZeitungDoctors operate in the PhilippinesArchive
  • cts KontakteReport from MalawiArchive
  • PaulinusAnnual leave with scalpel and co.Archive
  • Herz-Jesu-Krankenhaus FuldaReport on the Philippines missionArchive

2016

  • Gemeinde Bad Peterstal-GriesbachLecture and cheque presentationArchive

2015

2014

  • ForumIn service for SiquijorArchive

2013

  • Saarbrücker ZeitungHands-on help for typhoon victimsOnline
  • Saarbrücker ZeitungSt. Ingbert locals help typhoon victimsArchive
  • Bild SaarlandFlying angels save children in the PhilippinesArchive
  • GräfensteinboteReport on the 2,000-euro donationArchive
  • Die WochBenefit concertArchive
  • Die RheinpfalzThe good feeling of making a differenceArchive

2012

  • Die RheinpfalzOperating among the poorestArchive
  • Die WochBlessing for the medical teamArchive
  • Missionsförderverein KutzhofCommissioning serviceArchive
  • Saarbrücker ZeitungVacation in the operating roomArchive
  • Saarbrücker ZeitungSaar doctors help in the PhilippinesArchive
  • WochenSpiegelMedical mission to the PhilippinesArchive
  • Bild SaarlandSaar surgeon saves children in the PhilippinesArchive

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Last updated: September 2026

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