Bridging the healthcare gap in rural Guatemala
HELPS International addresses the critical lack of medical care in underserved areas of Guatemala by deploying the largest mobile medical team in Central America.
The Problem
- Guatemala faces a severe shortage of doctors, with only one doctor available for every thousand residents.
- Patients with surgical needs must wait over two years to get surgeries in the public health system.
- Without insurance patients can’t afford private health care to get care in a timely manner.
The HELPS Solution
HELPS bridges this healthcare gap by deploying volunteer surgical / medical teams comprised of doctors, nurse and support staff from the United States, Canada and Guatemala.
Services Provided
- Surgeries
- Preventive care
- Community health education
These medical missions offer vital healthcare services to those who would otherwise have little to no access.
