I just arrived to Hoi An this last weekend and started my work week with Dr. Josh and Ms. An. I've only been gone for 6 months, but there's been so much progress. We've established working relationships with the local government offices of several neighboring towns around Hoi An and the Department of Health and have finally begun seeing patients
in 34 clinics! We see so many disabled and very poor people, some who have never been to a doctor! It is easy to lose sight of our goals of improving the health care in central Viet Nam, especially with the hoards of patients lining out the door, but it's progress in itself partnering with the local health systems and reaching out to these neglected communities. We also have our first symposium covering diabetes and hypertension with 80 local doctors attending next week. Things are moving fast and it's so exciting to finally see our work having an impact!
Nancy
in 34 clinics! We see so many disabled and very poor people, some who have never been to a doctor! It is easy to lose sight of our goals of improving the health care in central Viet Nam, especially with the hoards of patients lining out the door, but it's progress in itself partnering with the local health systems and reaching out to these neglected communities. We also have our first symposium covering diabetes and hypertension with 80 local doctors attending next week. Things are moving fast and it's so exciting to finally see our work having an impact!Nancy
