By Cecilia Rodriguez | Project Leader
In the more than 10 years that we have been conducting surgical campaigns in different parts of Peru, we have seen that the percentage of women is very similar to that of men.
It's important to remember that scars are mostly the result of injuries not treated in time and require correction. That is why these surgical campaigns were created: to give hope back to many children and their families who were unaware of the rehabilitation treatment available.
In addition, the families are very poor and live in remote areas where medical care is lacking, all of which causes the family to lose hope that their loved one will recover and move forward. In a smaller percentage of cases, the child drops out of school, which worsens their emotional health.
At Aniquem, we know that physical health cannot function without emotional support; in this way, we help patients return to their daily activities as before.
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