A team of health care professionals teach people to avoid and treat disease

Image: The Rotary Foundation

Members of Rotary International based in Pennsylvania have traveled to Ghana, training local health care professionals in the prevention and treatment of such diseases as lymphatic filariasis, diabetes, and leprosy.  
The training includes proper nutrition, causes of disease, self-care, and obtaining and using therapeutic devices and medicines. 


The Rotary Foundation allocated $46,340 for the trip to Accra, and sent eight health care professionals from around the world. They are devising a manual that they can leave behind to help future prevention and treatment efforts as well.