You will also be part of the public health team outreach & research projects which travels and conducts health talks to the students at district schools.
This very busy, under-staffed Health Center provides general outpatient care, inpatient delivery care and community health outreach education. The topics of these talks include symptoms, treatment, and prevention of malaria, gastro intestinal diseases, hypertension, HIV/AIDS, diarrhea and more.
A volunteer or intern will get the opportunity to observe and shadow the nurses and doctor. Your hands on support work will depend on your qualifications, and more importantly the needs of the clinic. Volunteers will be instructed to bring their own medical supplies (gloves, mask, scrubs and donations).
Overview
- Project Length: From 1 week to 8 weeks
- Arrival Airport: Accra (Code: ACC)
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 hours per day
- Requirements: Tourist Visa. Expect rural living conditions
- Age Limits: Minimum 17yrs or older for solo travelers.
- Minimum Age: 12 to 16 yrs if traveling with parents.
- Vaccinations: Yellow Fever, Malaria, Hep A, typhoid
What is Included
- Accommodation: Home Stay or onsite in Orphanage
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- Arrival: Airport meet and greet by ABV Staff
- Orientation: Project Overview and Orientation
- Support: Pre-trip written guide, In-country ABV staff available 24/7
- Departure: ABV Staff Escorted Airport Transfer
Not Included
- Flights to Ghana. Entry Visa. Vaccinations. Local Transportation. Travel & Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet
