Arequipa, Peru (Vision Program, PT, Medical, Dental)

In 2000, the first medical project team was sent to Peru. The work has expanded quickly and now over 250 volunteers travel to Peru annually. Tania Catacora has been the MMI Peru National Director since 2010 when MMI Peru was incorporated in the country. Since 2001, Tania has been training local leadership and developing new initiatives to bring MMI Peru to where it is today, with an incredible, dedicated staff team that is committed to providing excellent physiotherapy care in their permanent center.

This project has the option of 1 or 2-week commitment. This project needs a comprehensive vision care team including Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, Nurses, Technicians, and Support Team Members. These projects are focused in urban areas, and include opportunities for local medical personnel to receive training. These large projects typically see a high volume of patients looking for all types of services, including cataract surgeries. Primary Care services include consultations, lab procedures, filling prescriptions, parasite treatments, sonograms, audiology screening, ear cleanings, and wellness checks. Optical services include vision screenings, auto and manual refractions, medical consultations, eyeglass dispensing, prostheses fittings. Physiotherapy services include consultations, assessments, fittings of walkers, wheelchairs and other assistive devices.

Participants are expected to fundraise on behalf of Medical Ministry International to help raise the funds necessary to cover the budgeted costs of the Project Teams. These fundraising goal minimums include accommodations, meals, basic medical insurance, and malpractice insurance. Air fare is not included.

We have implemented rigorous biosafety, patient management, and project team safety protocols in response to COVID-19. Agreement to follow protocols will be required as part of the online application process. Current information regarding COVID-19 will be provided as Medical Ministry International monitors the global impacts of the pandemic.