In our Operation Mercy Community Health clinics in Jordan, we screen patients who need diagnostic tests and specialist follow up.
Now we eat vegetables at every meal, I am stronger, I can do my housework and take care of my children and a sick member of our family.
The WASH project has taught us many valuable things, one of which being the necessity of having access to clean water, which can help us avoid many diseases.
Maftuna knew about the book through one of Operation Mercy’s community health trainers. She herself went through Operation Mercy’s general health and pregnancy lessons, as the trainers do not only work with the local women in the village but also the wives of Operation Mercy staff.
Educating disadvantaged communities about their health does not only prevent illnesses and improve their wellbeing, but it can also save lives.