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Medical Volunteering in Kenya

by: African Impact

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The vibrant tea town of Limuru, Kenya, faces challenges in its healthcare system, which has limited resources and overcrowded facilities. Our medical volunteer program partners with local healthcare providers, offering invaluable support and assistance. You’ll contribute directly to patient care while gaining valuable experience in a diverse medical environment. Whether you’re a seasoned medical ...

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Program Highlights

Offer medical support and assistance to doctors and nurses at local clinics, hospitals, and healthcare centers.

Gain experience while improving your skills and abilities.

Experience the complexities and challenges of public healthcare in a developing country .

Engage with the local community and experience Kenya's traditional way of life.

Visit the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve on your free weekends.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Rural Areas, Kenya
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024, 2025Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • AIDS
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Hospital
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • Argentinian
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Austrian
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Recognitions

Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9.06

Total Reviews

35

My experience at Limuru nursing home

by: MarianaProgram: Medical Volunteering in Kenya
8

Everyone is always very friendly and available to answer any question you have or just talk, if that´s what you need. The information provided was helpful, however I did not feel fully prepared. I did not have any feedback from any other participants, so I did not know how the day to day was going to go and what to expect. Breakfast and dinner were mostly very tasty, however lunch is always the same, chips with a juice, cookies and a fruit, which isńt very healthy and after a while is a bit too ...

Not what I signed up for.

by: Shelley HaylesProgram: Medical Volunteering in Kenya
6

Firstly, I notice the options offered for my chosen venue, Livingstone, do not include a medical one so I’ve had to list the wrong one. Girl impact and Teaching are listed but not medical. I think that is where the problems I had began! I came for a 2/12 placement to volunteer as an experienced community doctor. The AI set up in Livingstone is not really geared to this sort of placement, despite online assurance to the contrary, and so it was disappointing that I was expected to be involved in ...

Hospital internship- Limuru Kenya

by: Hannah RountreeProgram: Medical Volunteering in Kenya
9

Limuru was a great experience to learn about rural Kenya and how the various forms of healthcare work. The staff at everywhere we were volunteering we friendly and accommodating. They were very willing to teach Swahili which is a skill that is very beneficial on this rotation. For the most part the rotation will start off observational while they are assessing you ability to perform skills and understand you fund of knowledge. As the staff gets to know you you will have the opportunity to scrub ...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Kenya

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • AIDS
  • Health
  • Health Care

Availability

Years Offered: 2024, 2025

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • Argentinian
  • Asian
  • Australian

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

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