Knowledge and prevention rather than treatment is the focus of stage two of the health outreach program in Pailin, Cambodia.
October 2016 saw the conclusion of the two-year Pailin health outreach program which treated 1,800 patients and provided 5,000 consultations during 3 rural visits a week. There was also 1 city outreach a week by local doctors who treated common illnesses as well as more complex cases such as hypertension and type 2 diabetes amongst others. In many ways this project was a success, particularly when assessing the treatment that was able to be provided during the outreach visits. However, with many patients presenting with common illnesses, it was clear that there needed to be a greater emphasis on information and prevention rather than treatment. Now, AMS is pleased to announce that a new 14 week program has been developed to provide the community knowledge and techniques that they can implement to keep their families healthy in their community.
Access to healthcare is a basic human right, yet limited knowledge of health, hygiene practices, nutrition and diet in conjunction with lack of facilities, roads and transport mean that the people of Pailin Province, Cambodia, are denied this entitlement. Villagers frequently experience acute cases of dengue fever, malaria, malnutrition, infected wounds and abdominal parasites but do not have the means to seek assistance. This AMS project aims to equip the community with appropriate knowledge and practices that will reduce their risk of contracting these illnesses.
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