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July 23, 2022 — July 26, 2022
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Mission Archive · July 2022
The Need
***Note: Full COVID-19 Vaccination is Required for Participation***
Join International Medical Relief (IMR) on this medical mission and health education tour in Belize. Visit the beautiful town of San Ignacio, near the Guatemalan border and within walking distance of ancient Mayan ruins.
Our volunteer team will set up clinic inside of a private hospital in San Ignacio, where you will help to treat incoming and existing patients. Some of the more common diseases in this area include malaria, Chagas disease (kissing bug disease), dengue fever, and leishmaniasis. Other more serious conditions include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers, and chronic respiratory diseases.
You and the rest of the volunteer team will also educate locals on how to stay healthy and how to care for their loved ones. One of the main focuses of this mission is women’s health. Because all community members are encouraged to attend, the demand for dental care will be high. Another main focus of this mission is women’s healthcare, so you will provide general women’s and infant care, as well as empower women to seek higher education.
Our Work
Clinics will take place in the beautiful area of San Ignacio. You will have the opportunity to provide medical care, dental care, and health and hygiene education to hundreds of patients during the week.
This Mission
Join International Medical Relief (IMR) on this medical mission and health education tour in Belize. Visit the beautiful town of San Ignacio, near the Guatemalan border and within walking distance of ancient Mayan ruins. In partnership with IMR, you’ll be bringing much-needed medical and dental care to the town of San Ignacio. The primary focus of this mission is medical and dental relief. Because all community members are encouraged to attend, the demand for care will be high.
Lodging/Transportation
Clinics will take place in the beautiful area of San Ignacio. You will have the opportunity to provide medical care, dental care, and health and hygiene education to hundreds of patients during the week.
Highlights
San Ignacio is a town in the Cayo District of western Belize, on the banks of the Macal River. It’s linked to the town of Santa Elena by the metal suspension Hawksworth Bridge. On a hill south of town are the Mayan ruins of Cahal Pech, abandoned in the 9th century. There is a small museum amid the plazas and temples. Nearby, the Rainforest Medicine Trail explores the medicinal properties of indigenous plants.
Extend Your Stay
You’re journeying halfway across the globe. Have you considered extending your stay to visit some of Guatemala’s top spots not far from Belize? Join International Medical Relief on an exclusive trip extension provided by our partner, Worldwide Navigators! Click here to browse their portfolio of trips. You can reach them at (970) 541-8827 or travel@worldwidenavigators.com to learn more about what they can do for you!
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1 · Saturday, July 23, 2022
Arrivals
Day 2 · Sunday, July 24, 2022
Facility Tour, Site Orientation & Clinic
Day 3 · Monday, July 25, 2022
Clinic
Day 4 · Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Clinic & Departures
Gallery
Your Journey
Clinic Photos
Full Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change without notice.
Please note: Independent flight arrangements should not be made until after the group flight is booked. You will be notified about the group flight at the Early Bird deadline.
If you are planning on flying independently and want to book your flight in advance, please contact Worldwide Navigators at travel@worldwidenavigators.com for the most up-to-date trip information before you book your independent flight. Thank you.
If you are not traveling on the group flight or joining an extension, please contact IMR at office@imrus.org if you wish to arrange transportation between your arrival airport and your clinic location.
Arrivals
You will land at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City. The team will take the chartered transportation to your hotel located in San Ignacio to check in, then gather for dinner and team orientation. During orientation, your team leader will assign roles for clinic, discuss our community health education efforts in detail, present IMR’s clinic protocols, and provide an overview of the communities your team will serve.
Facility Tour, Site Orientation & Clinic
After enjoying a group breakfast full of native, Belizean flavors, your team will transfer to La Loma Luz Adventist Hospital, the location for your clinic days ahead. Your team will take a tour of the facility, set up for clinic as needed, and have a site orientation. After preparing the site, your team will begin seeing patients this afternoon.
Clinics begin in the morning and run into the evenings. Your days will be long and hard, but also incredibly rewarding. After the clinic, regroup with your team at your lodging facility for a clinical debrief and team dinner.
Although all your meals are all included, you are welcome to go into town with your fellow team members to enjoy the excellent cuisine that Belize has to offer.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic
Clinics begin in the morning and run into the evenings. Your days will be long and hard, but also incredibly rewarding. Although all your meals are all included, you are welcome to go into town with your fellow team members to enjoy the excellent cuisine that San Ignacio has to offer.
After clinic, regroup with your team at the hotel for a clinical debrief and team dinner.
Your hotel is located very close to the Guatemalan border and you are invited to explore the area. You may want to wake early in the mornings to walk to see the nearby Mayan ruins.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic & Departure
You will spend the morning in clinic before chartered transportation will take you to the airport to ensure you arrive at least three hours before your return flight departs.
Your Journey
Clinic Photos
Extension Photos
Extensions
You’re journeying halfway across the globe. Have you considered extending your stay to visit some of Guatemala’s top spots not far from Belize? Join International Medical Relief on an exclusive trip extension provided by our partner, Worldwide Navigators! Click here to browse their portfolio of trips. You can reach them at (970) 541-8827 or travel@worldwidenavigators.com to learn more about what they can do for you!
Flights & Prices
This mission has been completed. The details below are retained for reference; applications and early bird offers for this trip are closed.
Mission minimum donation: $1,500
For current travel arrangements and donation amounts, please view our upcoming missions.
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