The Catholic Foundation of Our Lady of peacekeeping missions has been involved for years in preparing health care professionals capable of providing first aid in remote areas of the country. A course in 10 modules to ensure the marginalized of society have immediate access to quality care.

Manila (AsiaNews / CBCP) - Malnutrition, isolation, poverty and illiteracy are "common factors" for indigenous communities in the Philippines, who risk dying from trivial diseases complicated by lack of access to a doctor. This is why since 1986 a Catholic Foundation has committed its resources to training "barefoot doctors", or health care first responders who are sent to remote areas of the country to provide quality medical care to those who cannot afford to reach the city.

A nun, Sister Eva Fidela Maamo, created the Catholic Foundation of Our Lady of peacekeeping missions (Folpmi), nearly 30 years which is currently presided over by Card. Tagle. Today the foundation it has trained 229 doctors between 2005 and 2008, and that 90 others will begin their studies in 2015. The participants of the course, which take place in Manila, all come from the mountainous and isolated areas of the country. To obtain permission to act as first responders, they undertake a training program of 10 modules developed by volunteer doctors, based on primary healthcare.

This is ncludes prevention and treatment of minor illnesses such as fever, colds and coughs to the prevention and diagnosis of more serious diseases such as tuberculosis, dengue fever and malaria. Courses include modules on breastfeeding, pregnancy and immunization. After obtaining their diploma, the new "barefoot doctors" can also prescribe medications.

 

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