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Healthcare and Medical Program in Mombasa, Kenya

by: Love Volunteers

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This fantastic program offers multiple placements to volunteers – each one playing an important part in supplying quality medical care to people in need. They can work at the Shanzu Village Prison Hospital, Mombasa Central City Hospital, Mlaleo Hospital, or Utange Hospital. The Shanzu Village Prison Hospital provides medical services to inmates and the local community. The Central City Hospita...

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Program Highlights

Improve the future of locals in Mombasa and Diani Beach through better healthcare access.

Provide quality medical care to the impoverished people of Mombasa and Diani Beach.

Raise awareness and understanding of health issues in the community.

Immerse yourself in the colorful culture of Kenya while volunteering at a community or city hospital.

Become part of a program that fosters a better cultural understanding between all participants.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Mombasa, Kenya
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • AIDS
  • Dental
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery
  • Health
  • Health Education
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Recognitions

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.6

Total Reviews

1

Making a difference - just not the one I had planned!

by: Simone - AustraliaProgram: Healthcare and Medical Program in Mombasa, Kenya
10

I had an awesome experience doing medical volunteering in Mombasa - although due to the political situation with doctors being on strike I didn't actually get to do any work in the hospitals I was meant to be placed in. Which was lesson one - expect the unexpected and things never go to plan in Africa! Nonetheless I had an awesome experience working in small clinics that were still running and with the help on the NGO coordinator whose family I was living with I was able to help some of the loca...

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Love Volunteers responded to this reviewMarch 28, 2017

Hi Simone,<br/><br/>What a wonderful testament to the realities of volunteering in a developing country!<br/><br/>Thanks so much for sharing this review to help future volunteers and for your open mindedness. It's this flexibility and positive attit...

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Mombasa, Kenya

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • AIDS
  • Dental
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Cost per week

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree

Application Procedures

  • Resume
  • Online Application
  • Other

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