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Medical, Healthcare, & Clinical Experience | UCESCO Africa

$600-900Program Costs
5.0 / 5Overall Rating
2Reviews
2010Year established

Program Overview

This local medical, healthcare, and clinical volunteer program in Nairobi connects healthcare professionals and pre-med students with communities lacking basic healthcare. Volunteers perform ECGs and ultrasounds, administer vaccines, dress and suture wounds, conduct vision tests, support patient consultations, and assist in departments including gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics. Pre-med stud...

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Program Highlights

Spend weekends on safaris and cultural excursions across Kenya's most iconic destinations, broadening your perspective far beyond the clinic walls.
Serve within a program that welcomes volunteers of all backgrounds — aged 14 and older, including pre-med students, qualified healthcare professionals, families, and adults 50+.
Receive an official Certificate of Appreciation and a recommendation letter upon completing your placement, supporting your academic portfolio or professional career development.
Practice in a setting backed by UCESCO Africa's 100% safety record, with a warm and welcoming host community and dedicated on-the-ground staff throughout your stay.
Rotate freely across multiple healthcare and community projects, gaining wider clinical exposure and connecting with fellow volunteers and local professionals at every stage.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Letter of Recommendation
Certificate of Completion

Program Details

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Locations

  • Nairobi, Kenya

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Some college credit, no degree

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Other

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Starts At

$600-900

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