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DENTAL PROJECT ZANZIBAR
2017 March 21.-31., 2017 dentisttheworld @gmail.com
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Is a global non-profit organisation of dental professionals and dental students established with the aim of improving oral health of disadvantaged and poor population all around the world, by giving them the tools and introducing them to the knowledge we have. Moreover, through dental camps and pain relief projects, treating the patients in remote areas who have never been treated by a dentist before. Our premise is: “Pull out a man’s tooth and relieve him of his pain; teach a man to brush his teeth and relieve him for a lifetime”
Health Improvement Project Zanzibar (HIPZ) is a UK-registered charity established in 2006 by Mr Ru MacDonagh, a consultant urological surgeon, based in the UK. Ru had previously worked in East Africa and Zanzibar, and has been approached by the Principal Secretary of Zanzibar’s Ministry of Health, to help improve healthcare at a hospital in the south of the island. This led to a unique partnership with the Zanzibar Government, resulting in a healthcare improvement in Zanzibar, through fundraising in the UK. Thanks to a hard work and persistence of Dr. Feroz Jafferji, a dentist and old friend of HIPZ, a fully functioning dental clinic is now operational in Kivunge Hospital, Zanzibar.
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Pemba Islands, and several islets. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 40km from the Tanzanian coast, and 6° south of the equator. Zanzibar is an island state within
the United Republic of Tanzania, and has its own semi-autonomous government. Zanzibar Island (known locally as Unguja, but as Zanzibar internationally) is 90km long and 30km wide. It is characterised by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs, and the magic of historic Stone Town – said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa. There are no large wild animals in Zanzibar,
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Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of Zanzibar and
and forest areas such as Jozani are inhabited by monkeys, bush-pigs and small antelopes. Various species of mongoose can also be found on the island. There is a wide variety of birdlife, and a large number of butterflies in rural areas. The coral reefs that surround the East Coast are rich in marine diversity, and make Zanzibar an ideal location for snorkelling and scuba diving. Zanzibar’s local people are an incredible mixture of ethnic backgrounds, indicative of her colourful history. Islam is the dominant religion, and practiced by most Zanzibaris, although there are also followers of Christianity and Hinduism. Population is estimated at 1,303,569, with the largest concentration being Zanzibar City. Zanzibaris speak Swahili (known locally as Kiswahili), a language which is spoken extensively in East Africa.
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Zanzibar
Population: 1,303,569 Time zone: EAT (UTC+3) Area: 2,461 km² Average Temperature: 28 ° Language: Kiswahili, English, Arabic Currency: Tanzanian Shilling Religion: Islam,Christianity Independence: from the United Kingdom: 10.12.1963
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Fishing and agriculture are the main economic activities of the local people. Zanzibar was once the world’s largest producer of cloves, and her economy was based on large incomes thus derived. Although cloves are still a major export along with coconut products and spices, tourism has been earmarked as the primary foreign exchange earner, with more visitors coming to Zanzibar each year. -Despite the seemingly perfect environment in Zanzibar, life is tough. 1 in every 15 infants die, often from preventable causes. 1 in 325 Zanzibari women die in childbirth. At whole island of Zanzibar there are around 800,000 people and only four dentists. In comparison to Vienna, Austria, where more than 1.500 dentists handle around 1.7 million of patients.
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Zanzibar
March to the 1st of April 2017. Organised by „#dentisttheworld“ and in collaboration with „HIPZ“ and „SOS Children’s Village Zanzibar“. During this ten days the participants will have the opportunity to:
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About the project: „Dental project Zanzibar“ takes place from the 21st of
and „Makunduchi“ hospital Visit main Hospital in Zanzibar „Mnazi Moja Hospital“ Organize educational workshops and presentations for local dentists and dental therapists Enjoy the beautiful island of Zanzibar and exchange knowledge and experience with colleagues around the world Create memories for a lifetime Target group: dentists, dental medical students Number of participants: up to 25 Participation fee: 950€
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Teach school kids proper orale hygiene techniques Work in dental camp and dental department at „Kivunge“
Project
Makunduchi Hospital, Makunduchi Village Zanzibar
SOS Children’s Village Zanzibar, Stone Town Zanzibar
Mnazi Moja Hospital, Stone Town Zanzibar
kindergarten 180 children (age 4-7 ) primary and secondary school for 950 children (age 7-15) external family, the school cooperates with. 650 children (age 0-18+)
visit to the hospital and the dental department
two equipped dental units for restorations and endodontic treatments, 3 chairs for dental extractions a few hundred patientes are expected in 3 days The work in the dental camp will mostly be extractions and acute pain relief as well as endodontic and conservative treatment
Excursions: Prison island Sand bank with snorkling Jozani national park etc. Scuba diving (optional: expenses not covered)
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Kivunge Hospital, Kivunge Village Zanzibar
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one dental unit
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The team and our partners Domic Danijel -Intern at the University Dental Clinic of Vienna and head of the foundation. Dentistry is and always will be my greatest passion. I am driven by travels and discovering new grounds. I am always eager to take on new challenges and push my personal boundries. Projects like this let me grow as a person. #Dentisttheworld creates a great platform of sharing knowledge and skills with people in need.
-Graduated as dental doctor in Vienna in 2013. -Working in public health service (WGKK), private practices and volunteering at “Neunerhaus� for homeless people in Vienna. Currently working in a dental clinic in Vienna.
Micic Ljubomir -Intern at the University Dental Clinic in Belgrade, Serbia -Member of the IADS (International Association of Dental Students)
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Dr.Valic Bruno