Medical Program
Africa Mission Services (AMS) realizes that at the foundation of a life of opportunity is health. In rural Kenya, access to quality health care is scarce. Through running a full time clinic and birth center along with offering occasional mobile medical clinics, AMS seeks to increase the local community’s access to medical care.
One of the programs volunteers can participate in is the medical program. AMS facilitates medical personnel to donate their time and skills in a constructive manner in order to optimize their efforts. Individual volunteers are welcomed at the Africa Mission Services Community Health Clinic and Birth Center, while larger medical groups are organized to go into remote villages to hold a mobile medical clinic.
Mobile medical clinics are set in villages that have either no medical facility or a very limited local chemist setup. Volunteer groups set up in various conditions – from under a tree to in a classroom or church. On average, 60-100 patients will be seen lining up for care. Conditions include respiratory, eye, ear, nose throat, and skin infections, tropical diseases, chronic illnesses, and acute infections. In order to promote the local economy and minimize volunteer’s logistics, AMS organizes a “medication kit” which includes the most frequently used medications purchased in country. If one is prepared to “go back to the basics” – all medical personnel will find an opportunity to serve.
In addition, AMS provides an opportunity for individual medical volunteers to support the AMS Clinic and Birth Center through short and longer term volunteering. Medical personnel team up with the local staff to provide care and offer their expert services. Options include staying at Mara West Camp or staying on site in order to be available for night deliveries and emergencies.
We look forward to facilitating your medical team and optimizing the care given to the local community. For information on medical volunteering please contact us.
In 2013, Stephanie came on a mission trip as a resident, now as an ER doc she has returned with two colleagues who formed Riverside International Outreach Team to work at the AMS Clinic & Birth Center. We are so grateful and feel blessed for the skill and help they have brought! Thank you!!! #amsbirthcenter #africamissionservices #riversideinternationaloutreachteam #amsmedicalvolunteer
“We are not a team because we work together. We are a TEAM because we respect, trust, and care for each other.” V. Afshar #africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amsmedicalvolunteer
“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything” ~Proverb #africamissionservices #midwife #frontiernursinguniversity #birthcenter #amsmedicalvolunteer
In a world of so many uncertainties right now, one thing is certain - every healthy newborn is a miracle! Dr. Morgan welcomes a little Maasai baby into the world... #africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amsmedicalvolunteer
Day 2 - Photos from the medical team... over 120 patients seen. Was a good day! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Headed to a village today to hold a medical clinic... been a busy morning so far! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
This week a mission group led by D. Colohan has been assisting at the AMS Clinic & Birth Center, providing medical care in various villages, in addition to many other activities... thank you all for your efforts!! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Today a mission group led by S. Yost finished up their week working on the projects - painting a dorm, medical work, and a VBS program. Special thank you to all the energy put into the projects this week! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Day 3 of mobile clinics... under the sparse trees! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Day 2 - today the group split into three with medical work, children’s programs, and painting going on! Pictured here is the medical crew... #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
A volunteer group from Florida arrived yesterday - for a week of medical clinics, painting and holding a children’s program... today we started with a medical clinic at the local Manyatta while the ladies spent the day with the Maasai women - cooking, carrying water and chatting away! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Today the clinic community committee organized a few people to come and see the new ambulance and express their gratitude. The ambulance made its first run Saturday the 9th. A special thank you to all who contributed to this project and made it a reality! We, the community, feel blessed. #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Day 2 of mobile clinics... busy day with over 100 patients seen. #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Today, a mission group headed by Renita T. headed out on their first project day. Projects included dental services, a mobile medical clinic, and painting on the girls secondary school dormitory... #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Just two weeks ago - the AMS Clinic got accredited to accept NHIF insurance and offer “Linda Mama” a government scheme aimed at improving maternal child health. Today the clinic team joined up with NHIF staff to campaign at the market for new NHIF Registration - a service the community has been desiring a while! It was a success and we look forward to working with NHIF to improve the health of this community. #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Mobile medical & eye clinic today in Busangi... was a slower but steady day with over 100 patients seen! Thanks GCA team! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
AMS Birth Center welcomed baby #20 for May! A miracle every time! #amsmedicalvolunteer #amsbirthcenter
Our first project day with #GCA Mission group! Mobile clinic under the trees! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Mobile eye, dental and medical clinic... #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
EAA Mission ophthalmology team visiting homes for exams... #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
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