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Short-term Medical Mission to Zambia: A Personal Account. Natalie A. Masco, MS, RN, FNP-C February 4, 2012. Zambia. Mwaiseni Home-Based Program. Located in Luanshya “Bringing Christian love, hope, faith, and compassion to the needy” Services Visit the chronically ill
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Short-term Medical Mission to Zambia: A Personal Account Natalie A. Masco, MS, RN, FNP-C February 4, 2012
Mwaiseni Home-Based Program • Located in Luanshya • “Bringing Christian love, hope, faith, and compassion to the needy” • Services • Visit the chronically ill • Meet with community leaders • Provide support to pts and family • Peer education
The GHO Team • 1 Physician • 1 NP • 3 PAs • 1 Dentist • 2 Pharmacists • 5 pharmacy students • 1 med student • 2 ‘Logistics’
Impact of GHO Mission 2011 • Medical Patients: 951 • Dental Patients: 304 • Eye Patients: 673 Total: 1928 people