Polish aid

Polish Aid Volunteering Programme

The health centre in Kithatu, Mwichiune, Meru County, 200 km from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, consisting of an outpatient clinic and a hospital, is run by the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family. The volunteers – a doctor and two midwives – spent three months supporting the local medical staff with their knowledge and skills. They treated patients with parasitic diseases, infections, and gastrointestinal tract disorders, vaccinated children under 5 years of age, and ran screening tests (measuring height and weight) to discover early signs of malnutrition. Besides regular advice and tests for pregnant women, they The project was carried out at the Don Bosco Institute in Tanzania. Its objective was to improve the level of teaching by supporting the school’s educational activities and implementing modern technologies in the curriculum. The project encompassed theoretical and organised training on how to correctly deal with pregnancy, childbirth and infant care. “Due to the frequent cases of anaemia during pregnancy we discussed a balanced diet and supplementing iron. One of the most pleasant aspects of our work is delivering births. Afterwards, we provide round the clock care to the mother and infant.” Source: The „Redemptoris Missio” bulletin 2018 The volunteers trained 5 members of the local medical staff on how to operate an obstetrics ultrasound device and supervised the tests they conducted. For school children and those staying at the “House of Dreams” (a centre for children from disadvantaged families, founded from Polish Aid funds in 2017), they held classes on hygiene, first aid, and road safety.

Implementing entity:

Redemptoris Missio Humanitarian Aid Foundation

Co-financing:

PLN 77,843