[JUL. 2024] Gyeonggi Province International Medical Volunteer Group Dispatched to Mongolia
- Name 관리자
- Date 2024-07-18
Gyeonggi Province International Medical Volunteer Group
Dispatched to Mongolia
The Gyeonggi Province International Medical Volunteer Group provided free medical treatment to approximately 5,000 low-income residents who have no access to medical services in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, and its surrounding rural areas from July 24 to 27, 2024.
The International Medical Volunteering Project is an initiative by Gyeonggi Province that not only practices international medical volunteering but also actively promotes the province’s excellent medical technology, thereby contributing to the enhancement of South Korea’s national prestige. The project supports medical volunteer activities for underprivileged groups and aims to expand medical benefits for low-income populations in developing countries.
In addition to healthcare activities targeting residents, the project provides free medical treatment and medication to help them lead healthier lives. It also offers simple recreational activities such as body painting for residents and local children, facilitating cultural exchange with the local community and promoting awareness of Korea.
In addition, by engaging in the exchange of the latest medical technologies and holding seminars with local medical staff, the project has played a role in conveying advanced Korean medical technology and knowledge to local healthcare professionals.
This year’s Gyeonggi Province International Medical Volunteer Group consisted of a total of 100 members, including medical personnel from the Gyeonggi-do Medical Association, Gyeonggi Dental Association, the Association of Gyeonggi Korean Medicine, Gyeonggido Pharmaceutical Association, Gyeonggi-do Nurses Association, and local volunteer interpreters.
The International Medical Volunteering Project by Gyeonggi Province has been implemented since 2011, aiming to improve the quality of life for underprivileged healthcare populations in underdeveloped regions worldwide, including the Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tanzania, and Bangladesh. So far, the project has provided medical volunteer services to approximately 56,573 local residents.