Delivering dermatological care and training to the rural communities of Chiapas and Oazaca.
In Mexico, the community dermatology programme aims to improve skin health in remote, under-served parts of the country. The programme uses 3 approaches:
Online lectures for healthcare workers
Workshops for healthcare workers
Research trips to gather data on the prevalence of rare skin disorders
2021
New dermatological centre established in Tixtla to provide services to indigenous communities in Guerrero
634 patients received free skin screening and follow up care, including ointments, medication and referrals
1,110 healthcare and social service students and professionals received online training
2020
775 students and professionals received online training
Refurbished and equipped a new centre in Tixtla, Mexico
2019
1,565 beneficiaries treated
3 training courses held in 71 locations
539 patients attended workshops in 5 communities
678 patients received treatment during a research trip to Guerrero and the surrounding area