Many of the health problems in towns like Maai Mahiu are preventable. A basic understanding of nutrition and personal hygiene could save many children from common ailments such as worms, diarrhea and malnutrition. Whilst we recognize that symptoms cannot be left untreated, our approach is to provide health initiatives that focus on both prevention and treatment. We are addressing health related issues in Maai Mahiu by improving the diet of families through our agricultural programs, running health education classes in local schools and orphanages, and working on nutrition for patients with HIV/ AIDS. CTC is also working alongside the government health clinics and the Ministry of Health in providing week- long medical and dental clinics run by volunteer doctors from the United States.
