We are excited to share that a team of DHU Healthcare colleagues will once again take on the DHU Sahara Stars Challenge in Morocco, setting off on 12 October 2025.

Last year, our Sahara Stars helped to build a women’s shelter at Ifard School, creating a safe meeting space that continues to give women and girls a place of security, learning, and support. The impact of that work is still being felt today, which is a lasting legacy of DHU colleagues working side by side with the communities of Zagora Province.

This year, our focus turns to supporting Doctors of the World, an international charity providing healthcare to vulnerable communities across the globe. The challenge is designed to push our team to their limits, with daily treks through the Sahara, camel-supported expeditions, and bivouac accommodation under the stars, while also giving back through vital health and education projects.

Our 2025 team includes:

• Dr. Steve Lloyd (Non-Executive Director)

• Kirsty Osborn (Deputy Director Urgent Care North)

• Dr. Tarun Sharma (Clinical Director NHS111)

• Debbie Kemp (Operations Manager UEC North)

• Saurabh Johri (Clinical Director UEC)

During the week, the team will deliver diabetes education to local communities, helping to raise awareness and improve self-care. They will also visit primary care and hospital services in Zagora, sharing knowledge and strengthening international links with healthcare professionals. Alongside this, they will trek across the desert, a journey that highlights the daily resilience of the communities they are there to support.

This is more than just a physical challenge, it’s a chance to deepen connections, provide life-saving skills, and raise funds for a charity whose work saves lives every single day.

We’d love for you to get behind our team. Your encouragement and contributions will help us not only support the incredible work of Doctors of the World, but also continue making a difference to the communities of Morocco.