Medical Research Project

In 2014 the esteemed CFN Board member Dr. H.B. Thio of the Erasmus University MC, conducted a solid medical research program.

In a joint operation with the University of Indonesia (Universitas Indonesia) in Jakarta, Dr. Thio investigated the needs and opportunities to stimulate hygiene and reduce infectious diseases in 21 villages in the Nanga Panga area of the Ende District.

Based on the scientific results of this medical research program, the operational Caritas team performed baseline and feasibility studies.