Revolutionizing Rural Healthcare: Empowering Communities and Reshaping Lives through #PrimaryMedicalCare

From remote villages to the forefront of health innovation, #PrimaryMedicalCare is a beacon of hope and transformation.

Our Primary Medical Care program provides healthcare in remote areas of East Sumba. It is an innovative and transformational force, reshaping community health with proven effectiveness month after month.

At the core of #PrimaryMedicalCare lies a strategy of women’s empowerment. The women who serve as health agents of Kawan Sehat are the driving force behind this revolutionary initiative. They wield medicines and medical equipment as tools for change, bringing essential care directly to their often isolated and hard-to-reach villages, effectively filling the void left by the absence of traditional medical facilities.

The #TruckOfLife’s supply chain for medicines and medical equipment is critical to our program. We maintain a constant stock of resources in 60 local “Kawan Sehat” pharmacies, ensuring access to essential medical treatments and offering continuous support to these amazing women. They undergo meticulous training to utilize these resources, provide primary healthcare, administer medicines, and conduct preventive interventions.

The success of the #PrimaryMedicalCare program can be attributed to its flexibility in catering to the specific needs of the communities it serves. The program is vital to education, prevention, and essential treatments, thus creating a sustainable and self-sufficient healthcare model. As a result of this initiative, we have seen significant improvement in villagers’ health, especially among children and the elderly, who are more vulnerable to diseases.

#PrimaryMedicalCare isn’t merely a response to the lack of medical care access; it’s a transformative journey towards autonomy, resilience, and an enhanced quality of life for the ultra-rural communities of East Sumba. It vividly illustrates how innovation and community engagement can revolutionize the health and well-being of an entire region. Join us in this remarkable journey of change and empowerment. Together, we can continue to impact the lives of those who need it most profoundly.”

We cordially invite all captivated by this story to explore our photo gallery, witness this extraordinary effort, and further engage with our mission through our Instagram account.

Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu – November 22nd, 2023.