Holistic approach to Health Care

The wide range of health services is provided by MMM Sisters and co-workers is holistic - our concern is for the whole person, not just their illness or injury. For some Sisters this may involve complicated surgery in hospitals, keeping up to date with the latest advances in anti-retroviral therapies for HIV, or in palliative care for those who are chronically or terminally ill.

Many other Sisters are involved in health education, and work at grassroots level with local people wherever we are on mission.

In line with the policies of the World Health Organization - especially since the Declaration of Alma Ata in 1978 - Medical Missionaries of Mary place great emphasis on Community-based Health Care. 

We promote therapies that complement western medicine wherever possible, with particular attention to growing plants that cure.

Passing on our Skills

The training of Traditional Birth Attendants has always played a major part in our services. Training of Trainers and collaboration with local leaders in the provision of a safe water supply are key components of our work.

The control of Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) has been our goal for more than six decades. Another speciality for MMM is the repair of vesico-vaginal fistula - one of the most debilitating diseases a woman can suffer. We have dedicated Units and highly trained Sisters for this work in Nigeria and Uganda.

The challenge of HIV and AIDS involves us in education for prevention, care of those affected and infected, and extensive orphan education and support programs.

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Last modified: Saturday, June 19th, 2010