Medical Mission to Nicaragua-Nov 2013

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Project Details

nicaragua

Jiquilillo

Program:
Primary & Preventative Care, Dental Care

Project Type:
Dental, Medical

When:

11/16/2013 to 11/30/2013

Director:
Jo Anne Yon

Medical Director:
N/A

Project Coordinator:

Currently Recruiting for Primary, Preventative and Dental Care Participants

Overview
MMI’s first projects to Nicaragua were over 20 years ago when our ministry took a number of teams to the country. After a long hiatus, MMI returned to Nicaragua to work near Managua in 2006. The following year Jo Anne Yon moved to Nicaragua to spearhead our efforts in the country. Since Jo Anne’s arrival– we have had continuous growth in both the number and size of medical teams traveling to Nicaragua. Our goal is to not only grow the number and size of 1 and two week medical teams, but to establish a health Center in the near future. MMI’s first projects to Nicaragua were over 20 years ago when our ministry took a number of teams to the country. After a long hiatus, MMI returned to Nicaragua to work near Managua in 2006. The following year Jo Anne Yon moved to Nicaragua to spearhead our efforts in the country. Since JoAnne’s arrival we have had continuous growth in both the number and size of medical teams traveling to Nicaragua. Our goal is to not only grow the number and size of 1 and two week medical teams, but to establish a health Center in the near future.

Here’s some things you may need to know:

Name of Airport Arrival/Departure:

Managua Airport

US Entry & Exit Requirements:

Americans must present a passport, which must be valid for the entire length of their projected stay in the country. They must also have an onward or return ticket and evidence of sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay. A tourist care is required, which is usually obtained at a port of entry for a $10 fee, payable in cash. You must have a valid entry stamp in your passport in order to exit the country. An airport tax of $42 is charges upon departure (usually included in the price of airline tickets).

Canada Entry Exit Requirements:

Canadians must present a passport, which must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of expected departure.  A tourist card is required, which is usually obtained at a port of entry for a US$10 fee, payable in cash.  An airport tax of US$32 is charged upon departure (usually included in the price of airline tickets).

Lodging and Accommodations:

N/A

Inoculations Needed:

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/nicaragua.htm