Peru trip orientation presentation

1. Peru
Medical
Missions

2. Peru Overview

3. Peru Nationality
Peruvian
Ethnic groups
• 45% Amerindian
• 37% Mestizo (mixed Amerindian
and white)
• 15% white
• 3% other
Language
Spanish (official) 84.1%
Quechua (official) 13%
Religion
Roman Catholic 81.3%
Evangelical 12.5%

4. Health Statistics
Maternal Mortality Rate
67 deaths/100,000 live births
Infant Mortality Rate
20.85 deaths/1,000 live births
Life Expectancy
72.98 years
Physician Density
0.92 physicians/1,000 population
Hospital Beds
1.5 beds/1,000 population

5. Iquitos,
Peru
deep in the
Peruvian
Amazon is
the largest
city in the
world with
no road
access.

6. Information for
Volunteers

7. Itinerary
Friday, October 17th: Travel Day
10:05 AM -- Depart Denver -- UA flight 756
1:23 PM -- Arrive Houston
3:34 PM -- Depart Houston -- UA flight 854
10:20 PM -- Arrive Lima
Transfer to Hotel Antigua Miraflores
Saturday, October 18th: Travel Day
9:00 a.m. -- Breakfast at hotel
5:05 p.m. – Depart Lima and travel to Iquitos – LAN flight 2376
Transfer to Hotel Victoria Regina
Sunday, October 19th: Organization Day
Surgery Team: Night at Victoria Regina
Community Health and Public Health Team: Night at Explororama Lodge

8. Itinerary
Monday- Friday: Service Projects
Community Health Team travels to villages on the Amazon River
Surgical Team is in Iquitos at Clinica Ana Stahl
Friday- Sunday: Amazon Excursion
Full group departs Friday afternoon for Ceiba Tops
Sunday, October 26th: Travel Day
Afternoon transfer back to Iquitos
5:35 PM -- Depart Iquitos – LAN flight 2383
7:20 PM -- Arrive Lima
11:55 PM -- Depart Lima – UA flight 855
*Denver group remains at airport, Cusco group transfers to Miraflores
Monday, October 27th: Travel Day
9:15 AM -- Arrive Houston – UA flight 1126
10:45 AM -- Arrive Denver

9. Excursions
Amazon Excursion Cuzco and Machu Picchu

10. Machu Picchu
Itinerary
Sunday, October 26th: Travel Day
Transfer to Hotel Antigua Miraflores
Monday, October 27th: Excursion Day 1
12:05 PM-- Depart Lima – LAN flight 2031, Arrive Cusco at 1:25 PM
Transfer to Ollantaytambo
Night at Pakaritampu Hotel
Tuesday, October 28th: Excursion Day 2
AM: Train to Machu Picchu
PM: Train back to Ollantaytambo
Night at Pakaritampu Hotel
Wednesday, October 29th: Excursion Day 3
Morning tour of Ollantaytambo
Afternoon visit to Pisac and llama reserve
Transfer to Cusco
Night at Los Portales Hotel
Thursday, October 30th: Excursion Day 4
Morning walking tour of Cusco
Afternoon visit to Sacayhuaman
Night at Los Portales Hotel
Friday, October 31st: Travel Day
Morning free time
5:55 PM -- Depart Cusco – LAN flight 2042, arrive Lima at 7:20pm
11:55 PM -- Depart Lima – UA Flight 855
Saturday, November 1st: Travel Day
6:25 AM – Arrive Houston
9:15 AM – Depart Houston – United Flight 1126
10:45 AM – Arrive Denver

11. Participant Requirements and Trip Costs
Participant Requirements
oParticipant Information
Form
oParticipant Waiver and
Release
oParticipant Authorization
Form
o$500 deposit
oColor copy of passport
Time and Cost
Requirements
o The medical mission to Peru
lasts 11 days, including travel.
o Ground expenses: $900
o Airfare: $1500- $1800
o Denver> Lima: $1250
o Lima> Iquitos: $335.15
o Lima> Iquitos > Cuzco: $653
o Amazon River excursion: $315
o Machu Picchu excursion:
$1200
o Spending money and tipping

12. Expectations of Volunteers
o This is not a vacation
o Pre trip communication and
participation are crucial- your trip
starts now!
o Language and cultural sensitivity
o Remember that you are a
representative of Centura Health
o Fundraising expectations
o Financial expectations
o Once you sign up, you are financially
responsible for your trip costs
o Airfare is nonrefunable
o Excursions are extra and may not be
refundable

13. Materials, Supplies, and Fundraising
• Vitamins
• Pain relief meds
• Eyeglasses, sunglasses
• Surgical supplies
• What to bring – medical
volunteers
• Nurses
• Physicians
• What to bring – non-medical
volunteers

14. What to Bring to Peru
o Iquitos is in the Peruvian rainforest, and is typically hot, humid, and
rainy year round. Pack light clothes that will dry quickly.
o Short sleeved shirts are ok during the day, but in the evenings long
sleeved clothing will help to discourage biting insects.
o Shoes (rather than sandals) are recommended.
o A lightweight rain jacket is a must.
o Cusco is at 11,000 feet and is typically chilly, so a fleece or jacket is
recommended for those going on the excursion.
o Other Items
o 1 personal duffle bag with your clothes and supplies for the week
o 1 large duffle which you will carry down full of medical supplies (will
be packed at the packing party)
o 1 carry on/day pack with a change of clothes, prescriptions, etc.
You will find a packing list in the Peru Orientation Handbook

15. Travel Tips and Safety
Safety
o Peru is a relatively safe location,
although travelers should always be
attentive.
o The U.S. Department of State’s
website on international travel is a
great resource to explore before your
trip.
o Don’t bring along anything that you
wouldn’t want to loose, including
valuable jewelry, irreplaceable items,
and extra credit cards.
o Before you leave, be sure to notify
your bank of your travel plans
o It is the responsibility of each
participant to have adequate life,
health, or other insurance that is
necessary for the trip
Health
Vaccinations
o Hepatitis A
o Hepatitis B
o Typhoid
o Yellow Fever
Routine Immunizations: tetanus-diptheria,
MMR, polio, varicella
Malaria
o Malaria prophylaxis recommended
o Deet and proper clothing
Medications
Prophylactic treatment for traveler's diarrhea
Bring sufficient quantities of personal
prescription medication, antihistamine,
antacid, anti-diarrheal’s, antibiotic topical
cream, anti-nausea medication

16. Additional Information
Passport and Visa Requirements
oValid US passport –
cannot be within six
months of expiration –
REQUIRED
oNo visa requirements for
most Western countries
oCopy of medical license
for all physicians
required by Peruvian
government
Currency and phone information
• Bring crisp, unmarked, bills
• Changing money
• Ordering in advance through
your bank
• Purchasing phone cards in
Iquitos
• Using your personal cell
phone in-country
considerations
• Roaming fees
• Incoming texts
• Internet

17. Additional Information
IRS Information on Charitable
Donations
Generally, you can claim a
charitable contribution
deduction for travel expenses
necessarily incurred while you
are away from home
performing services for a
charitable organization.
IRS Publication 526 outlines
information on charitable
donations. A copy of this
document is available in the
Orientation Handbook
Insurance
oGHI provides all
participants with
emergency evacuation
insurance. This does not
cover trip cancellation.
oTrip cancellation
insurance is highly
recommended. We
recommend purchasing
this through Travel Guard.

18. Do’s and Dont’s
DO
Be flexible, excited, prepared,
and open to adventure
Research the project and the
community
Contribute positively by
communicating with your team,
understanding the local needs,
and fundraising for your trip
Get out of your bubble!!
DONT
Have preconceived ideas, get
married to an outcome, or go
unprepared
Go anywhere ALONE
Go anywhere without notifying
the team leader about your plans

19. Our Work

20. GHI’s Work in
Peru
Since 2006, Centura’s Global Health
Initiatives has been working in Iquitos to
provide support to our local partner
hospital, Clinica Ana Stahl, and medical
services to the communities in the
Amazon Basin.
GHI’s Surgical Program
works at the Clinica Ana
Stahl to perform surgeries,
provide education and
training, Improve the surgical
services at Clinica Ana
Stahl. They perform
approximately 20-25
surgeries per trip
GHI’s Community Health
Program travels to villages
along the Amazon where
health camps are
established, this team
serves anywhere from 500-
1000 people per trip
GHI’s Education Program
reaches countless children,
families, and care providers

21. Surgical Program

22. Surgical Program

23. Surgical Program

24. Community Health Program

25. Community Health Program

26. Community Health Program

27. Community Health Program