Thanks to an alliance between the Colombian Civil Air Patrol and the Association of Pharmaceutical Research and Development Laboratories (AFIDRO), more than 500 people received free health care in the municipality of Guapi, on the Pacific coast of Cauca.
In the midst of the difficulties that this municipality on the Pacific coast of Cauca is experiencing, 15 pilots and around 30 volunteer health professionals arrived to provide medical, surgical and humanitarian care to this area, where access is complicated, there is armed conflict and unfortunately the health post does not have good infrastructure and there are no specialists or surgeons either.
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During the day that took place in a school and lasted a week, 571 people were treated, performing 65 surgical procedures for the treatment of lipomas and hernias; 29 tubal ligations to further contribute to the reduction of unwanted pregnancies, especially in women between 15 and 19 years of age, taking into account that, on average, there are 53.78 births per 1,000 women in this age range. age in the country.
“Our commitment to the Colombian Pacific continues. We are convinced that we must continue making the necessary efforts to reach the most remote and vulnerable areas of the country with more and better health. On this occasion, we carry out medical consultations of optometry, pediatrics, dermatology , prenatal control and family planning implants. In addition, general surgeries for lipomas, hernias and tubal ligation. The basis and essence of development is health. For this reason, at AFIDRO we are determined to continue bringing health to the places that most care for it. need,” Yaneth Giha, CEO of Afidro.
15 pilots and more than 30 volunteer health professionals arrived by air to the Colombian Pacific, to carry out a health brigade led by the Colombian Civil Air Patrol and Afidro.
Juan Pablo Rueda / TIME
15 pilots and more than 30 volunteer health professionals arrived by air to the Colombian Pacific, to carry out a health brigade led by the Colombian Civil Air Patrol and Afidro.
Juan Pablo Rueda / TIME
15 pilots and more than 30 volunteer health professionals arrived by air to the Colombian Pacific, to carry out a health brigade led by the Colombian Civil Air Patrol and Afidro.
Juan Pablo Rueda / TIME
79 goggles, 160,000 face masks, hundreds of medications and supplements were also donated, and the hospital was equipped with three oxygen concentrators and a diagnostic kit.
“Municipalities like Guapi, where the Colombian Civil Air Patrol carries out its brigades, do not have sufficient hospital infrastructure or medical specialists. In addition, there is a shortage of biomedical equipment, medicines and medical supplies. It is for this reason that we especially thank Afidro for supporting us in offering free medical and surgical care,” said Pamela Estrada Ocampo, director general of the Colombian Civil Air Patrol.
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According to the Multidimensional Poverty Index (IPM) reported by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE), 86.14% of the population of Guapi is in a state of extreme poverty and 68.61% of people do not have any type of affiliation to the health system.
This health brigade arrives at a delicate moment in the area. Recently, the community of the municipality denounced the arrival of several families to the mayor’s office after leaving their territory due to threats from an armed group.
Nearly 40 families left the Soledad hamlet of the Alto Napi Community Council and arrived in the urban area.
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