Swiss Doctors treat patients on a voluntary basis
Patients come to the Swiss Doctors' outpatient clinics with a wide range of illnesses, but some diseases are particularly common in emerging and developing countries. These include malaria, HIV infections in Nairobi (Kenya), tuberculosis in Calcutta (India) and, of course, the consequences of malnutrition in virtually all areas of operation.
Collaboration with local people is very important to Swiss Doctors. The training of local staff is crucial to strengthen the weak local health systems from within. Another key point for the organisation is the promotion of women. This improves the living conditions of many local families in a very tangible way.
To enforce the human right to medical care at least to some extent, the organisation relies on donations. The doctors work voluntarily on a 6-weekly rotating basis. Read here about the local activities of Swiss Doctors to fight the diseases in developing countries.
HIV/Aids
Especially in Africa, the spread of HIV/Aids is still one of the most pressing health problems.
Tuberculosis
HIV-infection is often accompanied by a protracted illness of tuberculosis. Find out more about this disease.
Corona aid in slum regions
In times of corona, our medical aid in developing countries is more important than ever. We also provide extensive food aid.
Malaria
The bite of a small mosquito can be fatal. Malaria is one of the most dangerous infectious diseases in the world.
Malnutrition
Malnutrition unfortunately continues to be a major problem in developing countries. Find out more about our fight against hunger!