Description and Impact

Many people living in rural areas in Thailand suffer from diseases and medical conditions can be easily prevented and addressed with early detection. Health clinics are particularly important in these areas where people don’t have access to the same quality of health care found in larger cities. ProWorld, in connection with local organization, runs a health clinic outside Chiang Mai. This clinic offers a variety of health services including health checks, treatment for communicable diseases, and public outreach and education. This health clinic is the primary source of treatment for people living in the sub-district outside of Chiang Mai.

What is the overall goal of the project?

The overall goal of this project is to provide treatment and health education for people living outside Chiang Mai. 

• Health outreach including checking for high blood pressure and diabetes, and testing for communicable diseases. The health clinic also provides treatment for many of these diseases. 
• Public health education in local schools and temples. The health clinic strives to reach as many members of the community as possible through their education program.

What's Included

• Homestay with a carefully-screened Thai family
• Daily meals
• Health and travel insurance
• Onsite transportation and airport pickup
• Introductory Thai classes
• Project funding and support
• Cultural and adventure excursions
• 24-hour support from ProWorld Thailand staff
• Access to ProWorld Thailand Office – unlimited filtered water, wireless internet