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Health Clinic and Education

Outdoor medical clinicDue to a lack of education and access to resources, the people of this rural area suffer from many preventable and curable diseases and conditions, leading to high mortality and low economic progress.

Some Problem Areas:
  • Basic Sanitation Practice
  • Communicable Diseases
  • High Death Rate
  • Lost Productivity
  • Poverty
DCI is prioritizing the needs in the area of healthcare. Basic health education for the general population is a necessary first step in improved community health. Assistance in access to essential drugs is also a part of this picture. Prevention programs such as mosquito net distribution and basic sanitation are making a difference in the lives of many families. And transport to health facilities will extend the reach of many services.