Humanitarian Effort Helps Talamanca Indigenous Tribe

Just last month, a humanitarian effort was carried out to help people from the Talamanca Indigenous Tribe in Costa Rica. Gustavo Mata Vega, minister of public security, along with officers from the Costa Rican police department met at the Limon International Airport to welcome a humanitarian mission.

The U.S. Southern Command based in Panama sent in helicopters that carried a team of 16 medical professionals. Included were doctors, nurses, and even dentists. There was also a number of volunteers that provided the people of the Indigenous Piedra Mesa, Telire region of Talamanca Limon, free health and dental care.

The humanitarian mission that lasted a full week was formed to provide these people with an array of preventative services, such as healthcare, dentistry, ophthalmology, gynecology, and pediatrics. As reported by the Public Security Ministry, a total of 30 doctors and nurses were part of the effort.

This was the fifth mission by the United States Embassy organized to help remote communities in Costa Rica. The mission, known as Operation Pura Vida; came at the request of Costa Rica’s government. The primary goal was to offer both civic assistance and humanitarian aid while encouraging better diplomatic relations.

In a statement from Mata Vega, to ensure safety, humanitarian work along with security work not only is essential but also should be viewed as holistic. With such incredible support, this mission is designed to help create an environment for this indigenous population that is healthier and more secure.

In particular, the Drug Control Police and the Air Surveillance Service in Costa Rica have a unique relationship with the country’s indigenous population.

Because of the type of work involved, this has given these organizations a unique opportunity to learn what these people need. For decades, humanitarian aid has been brought to extremely remote areas in Costa Rica.

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The minister of public security stressed how thankful the people were for being provided with needed care. In addition to special missions, every year, Dr. Luis Blanco, his daughter, and a dentist volunteer their time.

These three spend vacation time hiking through dense forest to reach people in remote areas and ensure they get the medical and dental care they so desperately need.

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Andrew Makarik

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