Developing community-based healthcare
where they need it most
Because the health of communities in developing regions begins from within.
Medic Outpost is dedicated to improving medical care in remote areas that have long been ravaged by conflict, famine, and inadequate infrastructure. Centered on training and equipping remote first responders from within the communities they serve, Medic Outpost’s innovative approach saves lives, increases opportunities, and raises healthcare standards in remote areas. In partnership with local organizations and leaders, we’re empowering community members to take ownership of, and contribute to, their area’s healthcare system and collective well-being.
How we are doing?
Medic Outpost is making an impact in remote areas in the developing world. Our Afya Kids Project in Kenya provides treatment for intestinal worms and health education to children in the slums that surround Nairobi.
Medic Outpost’s work in Mexico centers around developing community-based healthcare by empowering the community. Our Community First Responder courses often develop the only healthcare response available in isolated villages. Medic Outpost is committed to children’s health and our birthing and midwife training and equipment for traditional midwives save countless lives each year.
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Intestinal worms are one of the biggest barriers to health and development in the slums that surround Nairobi.
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Very young children in the developing world are cared for most often by siblings ages 7 to 9 years old. Afya Kids first aid was developed to train them to take care of the younger children in life treating situations while parents are away.
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The very young in developing countries are often ill solely because of poor hygiene and disease prevention. Outpost programs focus on teaching hand washing, drinking water safety, and germ education.
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Community-based emergency response provides the foundation for developing long-term healthcare in remote villages. Each community receives a complete first responder medical bag.
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Traditional midwives receive little or no training from Mexican healthcare systems. They learn through trial and error. Outpost provides modern training and the resuscitation equipment for them do decrease newborn mortality.
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Rural clinic staff receives advanced newborn resuscitation training from Outpost and is provided with the most modern and complete resuscitation medical kits available.
Training Community Members
Medic Outpost trains community youth, healthcare workers, and first responders in first aid, advanced diagnostics, and equipment-specific topics. Our courses are tailored to the needs and existing resources of specific communities.
Providing Life-Saving Equipment
To properly leverage the expertise of healthcare workers trained by Medic Outpost, we provide life-saving equipment to communities in need, including first aid necessities, advanced diagnostic equipment, emergency-room specific equipment, and more.
A Sustainable Model with Long-Term Impact
To ensure Medic Outpost’s sustained, long-term impact, we rigorously monitor the effectiveness of our programs and replenish supplies and equipment. We are dedicated to building and preserving partnerships with local organizations and leaders, as these relationships are vital to the enduring well-being of the communities we serve.
Medic Outpost is a registered 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Medic Outpost does not discriminate based on race, citizenship, religion, or political affiliation.
“Impoverished people in remote regions of the world are ready to play a part in their healthcare but they lack the necessary tools and education. We believe the solution exists within the communities themselves – if we equip residents to serve as first responders, we can train them to be stewards of their long-term preventive and emergency care.”
— Larry Hill, Founder