Health Project in Mexico
Mexico
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: All Year Round
Description:
The health sector of Mexico still lags behind. Due to extreme poverty and many other reasons, many people in Mexico are still barred from even the most basic health care facilities. In the absence of proper education and awareness, people become the victims of such types of diseases that could have been stopped and easily controlled. Along with the support of the government, various institutions are running different types health related facilities to reach the needy Mexican people and improve the overall health.
Highlights:
As a health volunteer, with medical background and ID, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the needy people in Mexico . You will work and assist the Mexican doctors and nurses and also treat the patients. Depending on your interest you can also provide health related education to the people like first aid treatments and preventions, etc.
Qualifications:
you must be with a medical background, either doctor or nurse or medical student
Cost in US$: Starts from 899 USD
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Cost Includes :
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- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
- Language instruction
- Written materials pre-departure
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Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- health
- health care
- health education
- hospital
- medicine
- nursing
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Age Range: 18 or above
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
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Participants Travel to Mexico
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
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Year Founded: 2002
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