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About the country:
Weather:
- Bolivia's weather is influenced by its diverse geography, with altitudes ranging from tropical lowlands to frigid highlands.Average temperatures range from 45°F (7°C) in the highlands to 91°F (33°C) in the lowlands.
- Lowlands: Warm and humid year-round, with rainy seasons from December to March.
- Highlands: Cold and dry, with occasional snowfall during the rainy season (December-March).
- Valleys: Pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall.
Common Diseases:
- Vector-borne diseases: Malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, and Chagas disease are particularly prevalent in certain regions.
- Waterborne diseases: Bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever can be contracted through contaminated water or food.
- Respiratory diseases: Pneumonia and tuberculosis are common due to factors like altitude and poverty.
- Altitude sickness: This is a common issue for travelers, especially those visiting the high-altitude regions of the Altiplano.
Food:
- Bolivia's cuisine is a blend of indigenous, Spanish, and African influences. Popular dishes include:
- Indigenous: Silpancho, lawra, sajta, llama meat, quinoa
- Spanish: Empanadas, sopa de manÃ, picante de pollo, lomo saltado
- African: Mondongo, chanca
- Other popular foods: salteñas, tucusi, mate, alfajores, roquillas, helados.
Personal expense:
- a budget of around $50 -$100 per day.
About the identity:
Healing Ambassadors and its partners:
- CMANA (Coptic Medical Association Of North America) missions@cmanamerica.org
- Coptic Mission Church
About the convoys:
A few notes for the Application:
- for Successful Registration..
- After applying here, Please apply on CMANA
- Once your application is reviewed and an approval decision is made, we ask that you follow up within 1 week either confirming your commitment to joining the mission and submitting your registration fee or letting us know if unable to join.
- If you are a Canadian citizen, your payment process will be different. Please be on the lookout for more information once approved for the trip.
- Please do not purchase tickets for a flight until you have received confirmation from the Missions email account that you have been accepted for the mission.
- Although we list a closing date to submit your application on the website, if we have reached capacity prior to it, we will close the application process early. We do often receive a large group of applicants so please be sure to apply as early as possible to ensure you make it through the first step. Due to limited space, priority will be given to healthcare professionals, followed by healthcare students, followed by college students and servants. In the case of an excess number of student applicants, students can opt to be placed on a waiting list in case additional space opens up.
frequently asked questions
What is Mission fees?
Price: $900 , Deposit: $100, by 1 July:1st Payment $450, By 16 July: 2nd Payment $200, By 23 July: Final Payment $150.
What is the number of medical convoys per year in Bolivia?
2 medical convoys per year
What about your Accommodation and Transportation in Bolivia?
A place to stay and mission transportation will be provided and paid for.
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