Byumba , Rwanda (Vision Program)

The goal of this project is to provide quality eye care and dental care to the community of Byumba and surrounding areas, by working in partnership with the Ruhenda Health Centre and EAR Diocese in Byumba, providing specialized eye care and dental services where they are not available.

This project needs a comprehensive vision care team including Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, Nurses, Technicians, and Support Team Members. Vision care projects are focused in urban areas, and include opportunities for local medical personnel to receive training. These large projects typically see a high volume of patients, and we provide screenings, exams, dispense eyeglasses, laser treatments, prostheses, pterygia, glaucoma, cataract & phaco, strabismus surgeries, and more to help the municipality deal with the need for these services. Our Dental Care Program provides a variety of services including fluoride treatments, sealants, dental cleanings, extractions, and restorative procedures on most our projects.

Participants are expected to fundraise on behalf of Medical Ministry International to help raise the funds necessary to cover the budgeted costs of the Project Teams. These fundraising goal minimums include accommodations, meals, basic medical insurance, and malpractice insurance. Air fare is not included. MD's and RN's require medical license registration in Rwanda.

We have implemented rigorous biosafety, patient management, and project team safety protocols in response to COVID-19. Agreement to follow protocols will be required as part of the online application process. Current information regarding COVID-19 will be provided as Medical Ministry International monitors the global impacts of the pandemic.