This is the second time the program has been implemented by the Volunteers Around the World Organization and Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy. VAW organization was founded by two founding members, Mark and Rebecca Stanley, in 2006 – a humanitarian organization and social enterprise, devoted to improving the standard of living for those that live in some of the most poverty-stricken communities of the world. In 2017, the VAW opened its first Medical Outreach in Southeast Asia. In cooperating with the Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy in this program, they wished to provide charity care and pharmacy services for adults; create an occasion for foreign students to practice and to develop their skills and see what a great experience it is to work abroad, help those in need and learn about the healthcare model and medical examination process in Viet Nam.
Over the course of six days, the cooperative team of the Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy and Volunteers Around the World Organization had successfully achieved their missions and targets in program. The team organized “Mobile Clinic” program at three locations in Can Tho City: two in Binh Thuy District, at the People’s Committee Buildings of Bui Huu Nghia Ward (May 30th) and Long Hoa Ward (May 31st – June 1st), and one in Co Do District, Thoi Hung Commune (June 2nd, 4th and 5th). In total there were 591 patients came in for consultation and complete health checkup. The student volunteers from the United States and Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy helped the Doctors with tasks, such as collecting personal information and vital signs of patients, distributing medicines to patients and instructing them on how to take their medicines correctly. The team had also organized an Education Day to teach young children necessary life skills.
Some photos of the program:
The cooperation team of the “Mobile Clinic” program
The reception desk, where new patients were greeted and
introduced
Student volunteers helped collecting necessary information to
set up medical records for patients
Activities on supporting, guiding and taking anthropometric
measurements of patients
Activities on supporting, guiding and taking anthropometric
measurements of patients
American student volunteer recorded a patient’s blood
pressure
All patients were thoroughly examined of their vital signs
A boy was brought by his mother to be examined by doctors
A doctor from CTUMP was working with a patient and volunteers
A
activity on drug preparation for patients and a fun moment came from creativity
A
activity on drug preparation for patients and a fun moment came from creativity
Children patients enjoyed the new little friend very much!
The waiting area of the “Mobile Clinic” became the play area for children
The “Education Day” was held to teach children life skills
Lessons are conveyed via short, fun shows made by the volunteers
The Vietnamese and American volunteers became fast friends
The volunteers were having fun during break time
The volunteer team and organizers
Awarding Certificate of Participation to volunteers in the
closing ceremony of the program
For further
information, please contact:
Scientific Research
and International Cooperation Office
Can Tho
University of Medicine and Pharmacy
179
Nguyen Van Cu Street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, Vietnam
Telephone: (84) 292
3739809; Email: ico@ctump.edu.vn
Scientific Research and International Cooperation Office
