Regional Services
Mainland China and Hong Kong have connections in many aspects, especially in context of medical and healthcare services. As passionate medical students from Hong Kong, we believe that it is crucial to reach beyond our local community. Therefore, mainland China is also a major focus of MO. Through health education and medical services, we aim to raise the health awareness and improve the quality of life of underprivileged people across the border.
Current Services
Thalassemia Service Trip
Thalassemia Service trip is a part of Medical Outreachers’ long-term project in the Guangdong and Guangxi region of China. This project has been ongoing for 5 years and we will be reaching out to thalassemia children and their families.
This project aims to increase the health awareness of thalassemia patients by conducting health exhibitions and health checks for children and parents alike, as well as reducing the stigma towards these patients. Some of the diagnostics we carried out include pulmonary and eye function testing as these are common side effects of thalassemia treatment. Through health surveillance, we aim to help patients monitor the progression of their condition and give advice when necessary, so that they can seek immediate medical attention.
In our pursuit of nurturing a healthier and more informed community, we have introduced new elements to our health camps. For parents, there are health talks covering topics like caregiver stress, parent-child relationships, lifestyle and habits, etc. For children, creative arts sessions and interactive games are incorporated to educate them on nutrition and mental well-being. Additionally, household visits were conducted to understand the needs and challenges faced by poverty-stricken patients in rural areas.
Throughout the years, we have been seeking more ways to raise awareness about thalassemia and blood scarcity in the local community. To amplify our influence, the service has been expanded from Guangdong to Baise, Jingxi and Debao in Guangxi. Meanwhile, exchanges with local university students and hospital visits have provided invaluable insights into common misconceptions and existing policies, which equipped participants with essential knowledge to promote blood donation among the local population.
Chi Heng Video Classroom Project
In Chi Heng Video Classroom Project, We collaborate with Chi Heng Foundation (智行基金會) to conduct online health education for the underprivileged children in the indigent areas in the mainland China. Despite the struggles brought by COVID-19, we continued developing our health curriculum and completed digitizing 42 lessons for P1-6 students. In light of this, students can gain a wide spectrum of knowledge on topics ranging from the importance of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, to mental health and the world of microbiology. Through online lessons, we empower children in poverty with the power of knowledge, causing an improvement in their health practices and awareness. Our online classes also include various interactive elements such as songs, Q&A sessions, role-play, animations, and drama scenarios. In short, We aim to influence these local families positively and sustainably through our health education.
Green Action Cataract Service Trip
The Cataract service programme is held in collaboration with an NGO called Green Action. It consists of a few short trips to Guangzhou, enabling participants to take a glimpse into the screening, diagnosis and treatment of Cataract in Mainland China. In the screening section, participants are able to observe closely and help with the screening procedures while visiting patients with local service teams. Besides, participants will have a chance to provide assistance to the medical team in pre- and post-surgical procedures, learning how to facilitate the smooth running of the surgical process and extend care to the elderly who has undergone operation. We hope to recruit medical students to participate in such service trips, allowing them to gain inspiration when interacting with people in needed and provide them with opportunities to serve the elderly in the perspective of a future doctor.
