In July 2019, AYA Project successfully hosted rural mobile medical clinics, working alongside local healthcare providers and village volunteers to deliver critical healthcare services to underserved communities.

Key Highlights of the 2019 Mission:

• Albendazole Treatments & Health Education: AYA Project distributed Albendazole to treat parasitic infections and provided vitamin supplements to every eligible patient. We also educated local healthcare providers and village volunteers on treatment protocols. This education ensures that follow-up treatments will take place in six months for those who need them. We are proud to have provided both villages with enough Albendazole for repeat distribution in six months. A special thank you to Americares for generously supplying the Albendazole treatments.

• Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications: During the clinics, AYA Project distributed over 1500 OTC medication packets, which included essential medications like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, cold and flu remedies, vitamins, iron supplements, and GI treatments. Additionally, our physician and nurse practitioner prescribed over 250 prescriptions, including antibiotics, antimalarial medications, hypertension medications, and diabetes medications.

• Malaria Treatment: Malaria, particularly Plasmodium falciparum, was a major health concern, especially among children. Working with local healthcare providers, AYA Project treated all patients diagnosed or suspected of having an active malaria infection. Medications to treat malaria were generously donated by Blessing International Medicines for Missions Charity. We also ensured that follow-up care was provided for 12 critically ill children, all of whom have since made a full recovery. AYA Project funded all follow-up care and additional medical needs for these children.

• Pharmacy Support & Prescriptions: Our pharmacy filled most of the prescribed medications from donated supplies, thanks to the generous contributions from our partner organizations and supporters. For medications not available through donations, AYA Project purchased 45 additional prescriptions locally to ensure no one was left without the care they needed.

• Wound Care: AYA Project treated 25 minor wounds and 3 major skin infections, distributing 40 skin care packs, which included wound care kits, antibiotic creams, and lotions to aid in recovery.

• Reading Glasses Distribution: Thanks to Americares, AYA Project distributed 350 pairs of reading glasses to villagers who were in need. Village volunteers were trained to perform basic reading glasses exams and helped people select the right pair of glasses. This initiative was incredibly successful, and the villagers enjoyed using the glasses. We look forward to continuing this partnership and expanding our reading glasses distribution in the future.

• Donations to Local Clinics: At the conclusion of the clinics, all excess medications and supplies were donated to the Nadakro village clinic to ensure that the support continued long after our mission ended. We also provided education and training to local healthcare providers to ensure the safe distribution and use of these supplies.

Ongoing Impact and Gratitude:

We are deeply grateful for the support from Americares, Blessing International Medicines for Missions Charity, and all our generous donors who made this mission possible. With their contributions, AYA Project was able to provide life-changing medical care to thousands of individuals and make a lasting difference in the community.

Thank you to all our volunteers, healthcare partners, and supporters who helped us bring health, healing, and hope to these rural villages. We are already planning our next steps for continued healthcare initiatives and are excited about the future impact we will make together.