Medical Mission to Ecuador-Nov 2013

Project Details

ecuador

Cotacachi

Program:
Dental Care, Primary & Preventative Care, Orthopedics and Physical Therapy

Project Type:
Medical, Physical Therapy, Dental

When:

11/16/2013 to 11/30/2013

Director:
Susana Logacho, MD

Medical Director:
N/A

Project Coordinator:

Currently Recruiting for Primary, Preventative, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy and Dental Care Participants

Overview
MMI Ecuador has been one of the most popular destinations for our Medical Brigades.  Led by longtime MMI Ecuador National Director, Dr. Susana Logacho, teams have worked with Ecuadorians in the amazon and Mountainous Regions.  We focus on Primary Care, dental care, and have even done Knee Replacements.
Background:
What is now Ecuador formed part of the northern Inca Empire until the Spanish conquest in 1533. Quito became a seat of Spanish colonial government in 1563 and part of the Viceroyalty of New Granada in 1717. The territories of the Viceroyalty – New Granada (Colombia), Venezuela, and Quito – gained their independence between 1819 and 1822 and formed a federation known as Gran Colombia. When Quito withdrew in 1830, the traditional name was changed in favor of the “Republic of the Equator.” Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999. Although Ecuador marked 30 years of civilian governance in 2004, the period was marred by political instability. Protests in Quito contributed to the mid-term ouster of three of Ecuador’s last four democratically elected Presidents. In late 2008, voters approved a new constitution, Ecuador’s 20th since gaining independence. General elections were held in February 2013, and voters re-elected President Rafael CORREA.

Climate:
tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands
Terrain:
coastal plain (costa), inter-Andean central highlands (sierra), and flat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente)

Overview:
This project teams visit different rural communities to provide basic healthcare to those who have little to no access to care. This team provides a variety of services depending on participant specialization and supplies donated.

Airport Arrival & Departure: Mariscal Sucre International Airport(UIO) Quito, Ecuador
US Entry & Exit Requirements: Valid Passport is required. No Visa necessary however a tourist card must be purchased upon entry and a departure tax of $40 US is required upon exit.
Canada Entry & Exit Requirements: Valid Passport is required. No Visa necessary however a tourist card must be purchased upon entry and a departure tax of $40 US is required upon exit.
Lodging Accommodations: modest hotel with basic accommodations
Inoculations: Currently, there are no required vaccinations for entry. Check with your personal physician or local health department regarding recommended inoculations you may need.

**Specific Special Traveling Circumstances**
Transportation of supplies into Ecuador can sometimes be a challenge. The deadlines for all donated supplies are one month before the project.