Many people in rural areas of India do not have access to basic health care facilities, and also lack awareness about health. Many suffer from diseases that could be controlled and cured. Moreover, the doctor-patient ratio is very poor, with one doctor caring for approximately 10,000 patients. Most health care services are urban-centered and no treatments are available in rural areas. There are various efforts from the government of India and non-governmental organizations to provide basic health care for needy people in rural areas.
Asia Horizon cooperates with hospitals and clinics in many rural villages of India. The medical centers in rural areas are understaffed, lack resources and need proficient hands to help the doctors, nurses and medical staff in health centers and hospitals. Many hospitals, in cooperation with local communities, conduct health care programs on basic prevention, nutrition and sanitation. Volunteers will have the opportunity to assist these programs.
Activities as a Volunteer
As a volunteer in a health project, your duties will depend on your qualifications and knowledge. Qualified doctors and nurses can perform full day-to-day treatment of various diseases, counseling and testing and teach patients about first aid and prevention. Medical students work under the supervision of qualified medical personnel.
Project Qualifications
Both student nurses and doctors are welcome in this project. Volunteers will work in local hospitals and clinics. Therefore, they must have proof / certification as a health professional, medical student, doctor or nurse.
Food and Accommodation
Asia Horizon arranges a separate room along with a communal bath for volunteers in both the host families and hostel accommodations. During the first week of language and cultural immersion program, you will stay at our hostel in Bangalore where cook prepares a variety of Indian food (Nan, curry, Dal, chapatti, rice and pickle). During your volunteering programs in Bangalore, a host family provides your accommodation and food. However, volunteers joining orphanage program stay with the children in a hostel. The families are very friendly and hospitable and look forward to learn more about your culture and country. They provide local food three times a day. Our country coordinator will welcome you at the airport and introduce to the host family and the host organization. You will also have 24/7 access to our contact person and phone number of our coordinator.
Project Location
Our placements are located in Bangalore. Ancient and beautiful city of India, Bangalore is amongst the most visited tourist destinations in southern India. It is highly cosmopolitan with a variety of cultures and customs existing in harmony. The historical, religious and contemporary tourist destinations and diverse city with ancient arts make your visit in Bangalore memorable. Interchangeably called as the “Garden City of India” and “Silicon City”, Bangalore is a leading city to revolutionize Information and Technology in India.
 
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