Operation Nightingale
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Aims of Operation Nightingale Project:

1. To increase the health and nutrition standards and reduce the transmission of disease in the surrounding villages through increased health education awareness among villagers.
2. To improve and maintain the health standards of the children at Sunshine House and House of Progress, through the provision of clinical services.
3. To improve and maintain the health standards of the children at local school(s) in cooperation with educational authorities, through the provision of clinical services.
4. Environmental Responsibility: Promote correct medical waste disposal procedures.
5. To improve National doctor skills through interaction with ex-pat medical staff.
6. To create greater confidence in village communities when dealing with AIDS/HIV.

How to get involved

1. We are looking at the possibility of a minor surgery day clinic over next 2 years and are currently seeking funds.
2. We need sponsorship to assist in the ongoing function of this invaluable project.
3. We are looking to solar power a number of the clinics as there is no power or water. If you can assist with expertise we want to hear from you.
4. Join our annual medical team and spend 2 weeks giving your skills to Operation Nightingale. Click here to download the application form. (Adobe Reader Required)

Background

Operation Nightingale (O.N.), a medical clinic prototype for rural regions, opened its doors in May 2006. As the Public Health Department of Kompong Speu at that time employed only 3 Khmer trained doctors to service its 22 health centres, O.N. works alongside the department and focuses on providing free-low cost clinics into the surrounding 6 villages of Kompong Speu Province.

O.N. has expanded from 1 clinic into 4 clinics just recently with plans to expand. Our clinics are staffed by employing experienced Khmer doctors from Phnom Penh and local Khmer medicos. We engage volunteer overseas medical teams twice yearly as well as volunteer overseas doctors doing long term volunteer placements.

A typical day starts with patient education on common illnesses like scabies, diarrhoea, dengue fever, MHC (Malnutrition and health care), HIV, personal hygiene, and hypertension followed by a general practice clinic.