- Lack electricity or plumbing in their homes
- Live in a desert where water is very scarce
- Drink contaminated water
- Can’t afford medical and dental care
Ask and you shall receive.
2014 Medical Mission Trip
In June, 2014, a medical team from St. Paul Parish traveled to Paita, Peru and treated over 1,000 people. The doctors identified many problems:
- Malnourished children
- Decayed teeth
- Intestinal parasites due to the consumption of river water
Doctor Examining Baby |
Baby Waiting to See a Physician |
Nurse Catherine Taking the Temperature |
Physician Assistant Charlie Explaining Drug Dosage |
Pharmacy Run By Nurse Shelley |
In May, 2015, St. Paul Parish partnered with Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) and traveled to Paita, Peru. MSOE met with the municipality to check out their water treatment plant. The plant was using equipment that was over 30 years old. Twenty five families received training and were given a water purification system for their home. The team walked to each home and made sure the water purifier was installed and that they were being used correctly. See an earlier blog for more pictures and information
Removing sludge |
Testing Water Purifiers |
Sister Matilde Training the Moms |
Professor Doug Training the Family |
2016 Medical Mission Trip
In June, 2016, another medical team will be traveling to Paita, Peru. So far, 11 people are going. There are three medical providers, translators, nurses and cooks. We are hoping to provide toothbrushes for all patients and provide water purifiers for those families who live in an area of the city where the water is most contaminated. If you are interested in donating or volunteering, please see the first 2016 post for more information.