Health Screening Ship to Remote Islands in Palau

Over the last several months, Peace Winds teams in Palau have been hard at work providing health screenings and education to people with limited access to routine healthcare. Our doctors and nurses have held a number of health screenings aboard the Kensing health ship for residents of Palau’s remote islands, many of whom are at risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease and high blood pressure. 

Peace Winds’ free health screenings have also been available on land at local community centers. Whether on board the Kensing or at the community centers, Palauans can find out basic metrics like their height, weight, and blood pressure, and they receive more in-depth tests such as blood and urine screenings or even EKGs and ultrasounds. Although many patients are at-risk for NCDs, they are always eager to speak with Peace Winds’ doctors and nurses to learn how they can take better control of their health. 

Peace Winds Palau has also been active in educating the community about healthy habits. Our teams have hosted training sessions for healthcare workers and nurses alongside Palau’s Ministry of Health and Human Services, sharing the common goal and responsibility of keeping community members healthy. The Kensing has also hosted educational programs for children aboard the ship, and last month, Peace Winds participated in the Ministry of Education’s “Palau Kids Athletes Day” for elementary students.

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