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This Portfolio contains the creative design works of Shengxi Wu
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UNDERSTAND THE COMMUNITY<br />
WHY IS HEALTHCARE SO IMPORTANT IN EL CANTON?<br />
0<br />
Healthcare Facility<br />
El Canton does not have any health center in their rural community. People<br />
who suffer from diseases have to go to health center in other town, which is a<br />
serious problem if emergency happens.<br />
2.5<br />
Hours Walk<br />
Most people there do not have access to car. Currently the closest place<br />
to seek medical attention is in the county seat of Teupasenti, a 2 and 1/2<br />
hour walk from El Canton, which is very time consuming.<br />
10<br />
Fatal Diseases<br />
People in El Canton are threatened by various of diseases, such as AIDS,<br />
dengue, malaria, yellow fever, cholera and hepatitis. Some of them are<br />
highly infectious or even fatal.<br />
5,000<br />
People<br />
Because of El Canton’s central location, if the new health center is built,<br />
it will benefit a total of 12 communities, providing access to basic health<br />
care to nearly 5,000 people.
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