Japan Heart began its healthcare initiative in Myanmar to offer essential medical services to those with limited access and to inspire hope for children's futures. Due to the absence of a universal healthcare system, many ill individuals in Myanmar postpone seeking medical help because they cannot afford the steep costs, frequently missing out on critical care until it's too late. Our project strives to bridge this gap and provide timely medical treatment for everyone.
Without a universal health care system in place, many sick people in Myanmar delay visiting a doctor because they cannot afford the high medical costs and are often precluded from receiving vital medical attention until it is too late.
In May 2004, Japan Heart began its work at Wachet Charity Hospital located in the Sagaing Region in central Myanmar, offering low-cost (free for children), safe health care services. Soon word spread across the country about Japan Heart's work, and the sick have increasingly sought care at Wachet Charity Hospital. Today, Japan Heart assists approximately 10,000 outpatients and performs as many as 1,500 surgical operations each year.
At Wachet Charity Hospital, Japanese doctors and nurses work with locally trained staff under Japan Heart's guidance. Local professionals are gaining knowledge and skills by treating patients alongside volunteer Japanese healthcare workers. Patients and families appreciate the heartfelt care, which they believe aids in recovery. Japan Heart is committed to providing low-cost, safe, and comforting healthcare, aiming to enhance the quality of life for all involved.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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