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In the villages of the Irrawaddy Delta, there is almost no primary healthcare. We seek to train 30 more volunteers as Community Health Workers to provide basic healthcare, hygiene and nutritional advice, and improved maternity and baby care, serving over 5000 people.
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Situation
These health of these villagers suffers due to poor diet, ignorance, and a lack of advice and help. Infant and maternal mortalities are high, and life expectancy short. It is rare to meet anyone over 60. The only healthcare facilities are in the towns and both travel and treatment are usually too expensive for these very poor people.
Solution
It will provide primary healthcare where it is needed, in the villages themselves. We are training two or three volunteers per village, and equipping them with basic medical equipment and supplies. They will be further trained through our medical team c