Medical
The medical needs of the villagers along the Amazon are great and most of the time left unattended. Typically, each short term team has Brazilian and American doctors and nurses who set up local clinics and treat various illnesses and medical conditions. This might be in a community building, school or sometimes under a shade tree. Mothers are given proper pre-natal and post-natal care. Babies, children, and families are given vitamins, toothbrushes, and basic hygiene products and instruction. Many villagers haven’t seen a doctor or dentist in 10 years or more so the provision of medical care opens up the door for the presentation of the Gospel message. Providing physical healing is one way to demonstrate God’s great love and change lives for eternity.
