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Should I take prophylactic malaria medicine? |
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Advisable, check with your doctor. |
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Do I need a visa to enter Kenya? |
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Yes, however, you can get one upon arrival for $50.00 cash per person. |
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Do I need any special vaccinations? |
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For the latest please check www.cdc.gov/travel/destinat.htm |
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Should I bring small children? |
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Not advisable. Kenya is 11 hours ahead of West coast - switching day to night. |
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Is the Damazo Dental Clinic affiliated or supported by any religious or government agencies? |
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No. Dr. Raymond S. Damazo has totally funded the past 20 years of rural dentistry as well as building a permanent clinic as his gift to the Maasai people. |
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Is financial support from visiting safari dentists needed? |
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Yes. A contribution of $500.00 to help with clinic overhead, payable to our charitable IRS approved trust is greatly appreciated and vital. ** |
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Is a trip like a working safari dentist holiday tax deductible? |
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Yes, however, first check with your accountant. |
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Do I have to be concerned about HIV/Aids? |
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Yes. There is no difference from the USA! You must use barrier protection which is supplied. |
**Contributions can be made by credit card. World Health Dental Organization is a Public Charity under code 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service. Contributions, gifts, bequest and transfers are tax deductible under sections 2055 and 2106 of the code.
