World Health Day 2017
OLA medical mission in Bugisi, Tanzania continues to expand as Irish volunteers prepare for upcoming stint in rural clinics.
Friday 7th April marked World Health Day. Across the world many still do not have access to basic healthcare. When the OLA mission area in Tanzania was established twenty six years ago, health was a primary focus. Over the years, facilities have been developed and rural clinics expanded so to reach those without access to healthcare.
Last year, the 'Test and Treat' project began which aims to make a significant impact in the fight against HIV/Aids in the northern Tanzanian Diocese of Shinyanga, where OLA mission areas are located.
A radiologist from Co. Limerick is currently lending a helping hand at OLA Bugisi Health Centre as six medical students from the Surgeon Noonan Society in University College Cork preparations ahead of their upcoming volunteer stint which begins on 7th June.
Meanwhile, work continues on the extension to the OLA kindergarten and primary school in Bugisi. The educational centre is coordinated by Sr. Rita Dung, OLA. Mr. Joe O'Driscoll, from Co. Kildare, arrived in Bugisi on 25th March to assist with the building work.
Sisters with some of the UCC medical students who will volunteer at the OLA mission area in Tanzania this June. Back row (from left): Sr. Eileen Cummins, OLA Volunteer Coordinator, and Jane Burns. Front row(from left): Barry Crowley, Ruth Kelleher, Oisin O'Sullivan, David O'Connell and Sr. Anne Cahill of the OLA mission in Mwamapalala in Tanzania. Missing from picture is Eva Mallon who is part of the Surgeon Noonan group that will travel to Tanzania.
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