- Goal: To bridge significant medical care gaps for vulnerable populations in Wattala, Sri Lanka by improving grassroots health literacy and accessibility to preventative care.
- Objectives:
- Deliver health, nutrition, and wellness education to boost everyday health literacy.
- Assist clinical teams to maximize patient access to early diagnostics and preventative care.
- Partner with local healthcare workers to distribute clear health insights and provide direct paramedical support.
- Outcomes:
- Streamlined clinic patient flow, managed vital signs tracking (BP, heart rate, blood glucose), and assisted in early dengue fever detection by monitoring hematology metrics.
- Delivered collaborative public health education alongside local nurses and clinicians.
- Developed crucial capacities in cross-cultural communication, fluid adaptability, and leading effectively without formal authority.
Student, The University of Hong Kong
