Scholar Kornkamon Provides vaccinations and testing for villagers

Kornkamon is one of our Dream Scholars and is studying community health at Chiang Mai Rajabhat University. She has worked throughout this pandemic as a healthcare officer. In the photo above, Kornkamon is administering COVID-19 tests to local villagers during the COVID-19 outbreak in Mae Hong Son province. Our scholars have provided treatment, COVID-19 tests, and vaccinations to these villagers that otherwise would not have access to medical aid due to geographical location. Our mission at Smiles on Wings is to promote self-reliability in these communities. We believe we have completed this mission as our scholars have saved lives throughout this pandemic without the need for outside intervention.

Letter from Kornkamon:

"There is currently a COVID-19 outbreak in Mae Hong Son province that is devastating families in rural areas. When going in to work as a health officer, I have to protect myself from infection by wearing a face shield and repeatedly washing my hands. Moreover, I have to wear a PPE suit when around people who are are presenting COVID-19 symptoms. My primary mission is to help areas where Coronavirus is spreading due to lack of personnel. I also have the responsibility to vaccinate adults and students. As you can see, health workers are at the front of the COVID-19 outbreaks, and we are at high risk of infection. For example, we are exposed to the virus, have a heavy workload, have long working hours, and we are exhausted."

Tharawanapitak, Kornkamon.
Dream Scholar