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Medical Volunteer Program in Zanzibar
Situated in a small hospital, this project encompasses various departments, ranging from nursing to dentistry. Serving as the primary reference hospital, it also functions as a teaching institution for schools and universities on the island, making volunteers a valuable resource for the local communities. Due to the scarcity of medical equipment and supplies, the region faces significant health...
Situated in a small hospital, this project encompasses various departments, ranging from nursing to dentistry. Serving as the primary reference hospital, it also functions as a teaching institution for schools and universities on the island, making volunteers a valuable resource for the local communities. Due to the scarcity of medical equipment and supplies, the region faces significant health challenges. Volunteers in the medical program play a crucial role in addressing these issues. Participants are required to have some medical experience and/or background to actively contribute to the hospital's initiatives and gain insights into providing healthcare services. Assignments are tailored based on the volunteers' level of medical knowledge and experience. Potential tasks and duties...
Program Highlights
Educational Enrichment: Join a community that values education and serves as a teaching hospital for local schools and universities
Varied Medical Tasks: Depending on your medical knowledge and expertise, your tasks may encompass a wide range of responsibilities.
Local Community Empowerment: Your presence as a volunteer signifies your commitment to supporting local community members by improving healthcare accessibility and quality.
Diverse Departments: Get acquainted with the inner workings of the medical field as you engage with departments like the laboratory, nursing, doctors' section, pharmacy, and dentistry.
Cultural Immersion: Beyond the hospital walls, this program allows you to deeply immerse yourself in the culture and daily life of Tanzania.
Quick Details
- Zanzibar, Tanzania
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Health Care
- Medicine
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Zanzibar, Tanzania
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Health Care
- Medicine
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
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