Mercy PA West Africa Health Care Assessment Mission (PA-WAHCAM)

DAKAR, SENEGAL AND BANJUL, THE GAMBIA

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The African Cultural Exchange
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7 reviews
May 12 - 21, 2023
Group size: 1 - 50
Mercy PA West Africa Health Care Assessment Mission (PA-WAHCAM)
DAKAR, SENEGAL AND BANJUL, THE GAMBIA

The African Cultural Exchange
  • Email address verified
7 reviews

May 12 - 21, 2023
Group size: 1 - 50

About this trip

  

What is the Physician Assistants West Africa Health Care Assessment Mission (PA-WAHCAM)? 


This project is an introductory Global Health and health care in Africa program designed for Physician Assistant Students, administrators, and other health care workers with an interest in health care in Africa. The mission is also designed to introduce the participant to the cultures of the 2 host countries and their impact on health. The PA Health Care Mission allows students to obtain an intimate view of the health care systems in two developing nations in Africa. It is an exploration mission that draws on the expertise of The African Cultural Exchange in fostering professional and cross-cultural interactions between counterparts all around the continent of Africa. These partnerships provide the framework for continued relationships that lead to two-way benefit and participants often gain insights into managing an array of problems faced in their home settings. These partnerships are encouraged by the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-17) of creating Global Partnerships for sustainable development which work toward promoting health system strengthening. The cross-cultural experience gained is also often invaluable in aiding the participant in understanding immigrant population health care issues in the U.S. 

Included in Package

  

Program includes:    Airfare from JFK NYC, food, accommodations (double or single occupancy), visas, ground transportation and entertainment.  

Available Packages

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$2,615
Deposit: $100
SINGLE OCCUPANCY

SINGLE OCCUPANCY

$2,930
Deposit: $100


Itinerary

DAY 1
DEPARTURE FROM JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NYC

  

Fri May 12 Day 1 

Dep from JFK-NYC, USA

DELTA AIRLINES

 Check-in 4 pm, Dep 7 pm

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The African Cultural Exchange
7 reviews
The African Cultural Exchange is a501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1989 to provide cross-cultural links to Africa. The organization's main activities center around providing opportunities for individuals to participate in short-term and ongoing development efforts on Africa. These programs involve sharing interpersonal relations with rural communities while working on local activities in the areas of culture, development, education, and health care and usually impart mutual benefit to all participants.

Reviews

Amazing experience! The people of Penyem Village were so kind and friendly. The clinic was full of memories for a life time. The food was great and Reggie was a wonderful leader. I would recommend this trip to any students wanting some hands on experience and insight into what life in The Gamia and Senegal is like.
By Rosanna V for MERCY PA-ACE ALTERNATE SENEGAL THE GAMBIA 17-26 MAY 2025 on Jun 04, 2025
We had the most wonderful time in The Gambia with Dr. Hughes. Everything was so well planned, organized and smooth! I can’t wait to go back again!
By Megan K for MERCY PA-ACE ALTERNATE SENEGAL THE GAMBIA 17-26 MAY 2025 on May 28, 2025
Such a beautiful journey we went on! So grateful to have this experience, and I hope to do it again in the future
By Nicole S for YESHIVA-b students ACE SENEGAL/The GAMBIA MEDICAL MISSION 1-9 FEB 2025 on Feb 19, 2025
It was a wonderful experience with very thoughtful planning and attention to detail.
By Irvin C for YESHIVA-b students ACE SENEGAL/The GAMBIA MEDICAL MISSION 1-9 FEB 2025 on Feb 11, 2025
Beautiful experience in seeing the motherland. Tour guide and transportation were great! It was a great experience to live with the Penyem villagers.
By Regine S for The Africa Health Care Mission 7-15 Oct "23 to Senegal and The Gambia on Oct 17, 2023
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