- Through a collaboration agreement with the League Against Cancer, the Wiese Foundation has been conditioning a modern mobile unit equipped to perform screenings for up to 5 types of cancer in vulnerable areas of Metropolitan Lima and 5 provinces of the country.
- On January 30, we supervised the implementation of the electrical and sanitary installations of the mobile unit.
How did this valuable project start?
In October of 2022, the Wiese Foundation and the League Against Cancer signed a collaboration agreement with the aim of articulating efforts and carrying out joint actions to eliminate barriers to the access to primary care, promoting greater equity and providing a quality medical service for the prevention and early detection of cancer.
As of November 2022, actions began to make this project a reality, with the purpose of continuing to save lives and improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable people.
What stage is it in?
Currently, the project is in the construction and implementation stage to make the mobile unit a reality. The enterprise in charge of these works is a Peruvian company with more than 15 years of experience in the market.
During the first 30 days of work, the assembly of the structure and the thermal insulation of the mobile unit were carried out with the aim of guaranteeing a controlled temperature environment. Also, we carried out the installation of the electricity supply, capable of providing the necessary energy to illuminate the 2 consultation rooms and the warehouse, allowing the use of all the medical equipment usually required in a traditional consultation room.
Finally, the mobile unit’s sanitary system was implemented for cleanliness and sanitation at all times. It will allow hand washing and will have a drainage system for each consultation room.
It is important to underscore that during the design of the project, the health protocols stipulated by the Ministry of Health (MINSA) for this type of installations were observed, in addition to the mandatory technical requirements indicated by the Ministry of Transport (MTC).
Upcoming advances on the mobile unit
During the first weeks of February, the installation of the electrical system of the mobile unit will be completed. For example, the installation of luminaires, power outlets, points of light, etc. Moreover, details such as the finishes and the installation of furniture will be finalized.
Each day, the team in charge of the project continues to implement improvements, in order to guarantee the highest quality standards for the benefit of the population.
Learn more about this alliance to save thousands of lives
This inter-institutional agreement contemplates the acquisition and conditioning of a mobile unit, which will transport a multidisciplinary medical team to vulnerable areas of the country in order to provide specialized care and perform cancer screening exams, with the purpose of contributing to the reduction of mortality from this disease.
The project has an investment of more than 1 million soles and with it, both organizations seek to increase cancer detection coverage through accessible, efficient and quality services.
The mobile unit shall provide the services of Clinical Diagnosis of breasts, thyroid, Pap smears, lymph nodes and skin cancer. Moreover, guidance and awareness-raising will be provided to strengthen the adoption of healthy lifestyle practices in the intervened population. If you want to know more details of this important project, click here.
