This project takes place in a small hospital in the area, which has various departments:
- Laboratory
- Nursing
- Exclusive section for doctors
- Medication and pharmacy section
- Dentistry section
Being the main reference hospital, it also serves as a teaching hospital for schools and universities on the island. In this sense, the volunteer is a valuable resource for the communities it serves. The scarcity of medical equipment and supplies contributes to a significant number of health problems in Tanzania, which represents a huge challenge in achieving the third goal of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: good health and well-being. Therefore, to actively participate in the medical program of the hospital, participants must have some medical experience and/or background to closely follow and learn more about providing health services. Depending on their level of medical knowledge and experience, they will be assigned various tasks to assist at the hospital, thus serving those with limited access to quality and affordable healthcare.
Participants who join this program can contribute to the hospital by sharing their knowledge and skills, as well as donating additional resources/supplies, helping to bridge the financial gap, and supporting the local community members.
Some of the tasks/duties may include, among others, observing and/or monitoring patients, assisting with treatment techniques, providing health outreach information, and broadening their perspective on international medical care and treatment.
The Medical Volunteer Program conducted by volunteers from the healthcare field, who have not completed their training and/or are not registered in the corresponding Professional College and/or those who do not have Professional Liability Insurance coverage for the activities to be carried out at the destination, will consist of providing care and assistance under the supervision and direction of a Healthcare Professional who meets the aforementioned requirements. Their role in the Medical Volunteer Program will involve assisting and accompanying Healthcare Professionals.