Association d'Entraide Médicale Guinée Created in 2009 Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland

The purpose of the association is : to compensate for the lack of adequate community health infrastructure in Guinea; To contribute to the reinforcement of the capacity of small structures (dispensaries) by improving the comfort of patients; To promote the dissemination of information and education on the risks related to sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, in schools in rural areas; to develop access to care for the elderly and handicapped; to initiate a specific program to set up a space for listening and psychological treatment for women and children who are victims of violence and genital mutilation; to seek medicines and medical devices from Swiss hospitals, pharmaceutical laboratories, clinics and medical centers; to strengthen the exchange of experiences and transfer of knowledge and new medical technologies through the organization of training courses and field missions of retired doctors and Swiss volunteers.