Goals
The main goal of
our medical missions
is to provide medical care to a large number of
underserved people,
among the poorest in
Peru. They live
in precariously built places around Lima
(capital of Peru) and in the Highlands of the
Peruvian Andes; they usually do not have water, electricity or sewer
services. All volunteers use their free time with
the goal to serve people in their greatest need.
Services
Most of the people who receive assistance are
woman, children and elderly. The children are
usually malnourished and suffering from upper
respiratory infections, diarrhea, parasitic diseases
and dermatological problems. The women become
pregnant at early ages, have several children and
also suffer of precarious health. Elderly suffer
from several chronic and debilitating diseases,
blindness, osteoarthritis, etc.
Organization
Medical Missions to
Peru is directed and coordinated by a team of
volunteers that includes physicians, nurses and
non-healthcare personnel since its creation in
October 2006.
Our current Board Members include Luis E. Raez MD,
Francisco G. La Rosa MD, Mr. Ken Chism, Dede Chism
ARNP, and Brother Raoul Masseur.