India one of the largest democracies
in the world has a population of over 1.3 billion. Most of the people in India
are living below the poverty line and are facing many problems, viz lake of
health care, food, shelter, education and un employment and thus the people
live in utter poverty. Poverty has always been recognized as the major causes
of death and disability. Poverty brings on lack of safe drinking water,
inadequate food, and proper health care and poor education. All these will have
effect on health.
The families in slum and rural areas
are normally large and often face problems and the earning members of the
family unable to cope up with the situation.
Volunteers’ Responsibilities &
Impact
When you join our medical volunteering program in India, you will
work in a number of hospitals and clinics in and around Jaipur. You will
volunteer for about 4-6 hours per day, primarily learning through observation
as doctors see, diagnose, and treat patients.
You will be exposed to a variety of cases and may assist in a
variety of departments based on the current needs of the project and your own
background, skills, and interests.
You will gain invaluable experience in your chosen field and see
real life cases and how they are handled in a clinical setting. This will
really help in your future career and looks fantastic on a resume. SHRESTHA’s medical
volunteer program also has a big impact on the community, as the patients
receive the help they need to deal with their medical issues.
Need of the Project
Poverty has always been recognized as
the major cause of disease, death, and disability. Now the World Health
Organization (WHO) came out with the statement the Poverty is the ‘ruthless
killer’. Large families in slum and rural areas often face these problems and
the earning members of the family unable to cope-up with the situations and
survival becomes difficult.
So
Volunteering in India on health or Medical support program we are looking medical
students and nursing, as well as medically trained
healthcare professions, are placed in community clinics and participate in slum
health outreach projects throughout in Jaipur.
Mobilizing preventive health services
and providing access to the marginalized community to treatment facilities
Utilizing and promoting facilities for
hygienic living
Taking
vitals such as blood pressure, health talks about hygiene & nutrition,
maternity welfare checks, distributing medication or take patient records.
Offering counseling, guidance and
referral services for upgrading the quality of life.
Skills and Qualifications:
To participate in this program, you must be a certified medical
professional, or a medical student who is able to present a valid medical
student id. You will need to be 18 years old, and possess a deep love and
passion for helping others, especially those in need. Maximum volunteer age is
65 years.
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