Wuqu' Kawoq

Many indigenous Guatemalans live in dispersed agricultural settlements with limited infrastructure and far removed from municipal town centers. As a result, few have reliable access to health care services. Furthermore, there is only limited understanding of the health needs of rural populations, due to little public health data on these areas.

Working with community leaders and health care workers, Wuqu’ Kawoq conducts research on the health of rural populations and provides training to midwives and health promoters in basic public health concepts and investigative techniques, such as survey design and administration. At the same time, we work to promote the development of rural health infrastructure, through the scale-up of our women’s health and child malnutrition initiatives.

Wuqu’ Kawoq currently works in a number of rural communities throughout the departments of Sololá, Chimaltenango, Sacatepéquez, and Suchitepéquez.

Rural health resources availabe from Wuqu’ Kawoq.

Rohloff P et al. (2011). Feasibility of Chispitas as a Treatment for Iron Deficiency Anemia in Rural Guatemala- Report of a Pilot Study. english español

Henretty N, Messmer S. (2011). Guía para Programas de Nutrición. español

Melvin C, Striegel J, Melvin T, Hill M, Rohloff P. (2011). Ayudar al bebé a respirar después del parto. español kaqchikel

Henretty M, Messmer S, Greiner M, Sian J. (2010). Diabetes y Nutrición. español kaqchikel

Creegan TM, Diaz AK, de Mateo AL, Miller B. (2010). Rujotolem rukab’il ri kik’ (video). Youtube

Greiner M, Henretty N, Messmer S, Sian J. (2010). Diabetes: Informe Educacional. español kaqchikel

Rohloff P & Sotz Muz M. (2008). Tiqaq’omaj qi’: Plantas medicinales y enfermedades comunes. Wuqu’ Kawoq: Bethel, VT.