Medical volunteer work and physiotherapy in Namibia

Compared to other African countries such as Togo or Uganda, the standards in Namibian hospitals are significantly better, but even here there is often a lack of hygiene. The gap between rich and poor is particularly wide in Namibia. There is no state health insurance. People therefore have to take out private insurance or pay for their treatment. Well-trained doctors and nurses are particularly needed in medical facilities. By volunteering, you can help to improve the situation on the ground and provide support.

Volunteering in a hospital

In Windhoek, you can work in various clinics and hospitals. Depending on your previous knowledge, you can choose to work in ophthalmology, dentistry or obstetrics, for example. What is important here is that you are a trained doctor or nurse. This way, you can get straight down to work as a fully-fledged employee. First, you will get to know your place of work and your colleagues. After that, you will be assigned according to your previous knowledge. The tasks can therefore vary from participant to participant. An independent way of working is very important for your volunteer work.

Volunteering in physiotherapy

As a trained physiotherapist, you can treat patients with nerve damage, physical disabilities or injuries in a Namibian hospital. At the beginning of your volunteer work, you will accompany the specialists on site to gain insight into their treatment methods. After that, you will perform exercises to promote muscle building and motor skills with the patients. With children, the exercises are designed to be playful. Muscle massages may also be part of your responsibilities.

The positions listed here are currently available projects of the organizing organization. Detailed information about the project, fields of activity and the process on site can be requested without obligation. Please contact us and let us know which areas you are particularly interested in.