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What is TIMA?
TIMA, or Tzu Chi International Medical Association,
is a global network of licensed doctors, nurses, medi-
cal technicians, and pharmacists who volunteer with
Tzu Chi. Excluding non-medical volunteers, there
are now over 10,000 TIMA members in 15 countries
and regions around the world. In their countries of
residence, they routinely conduct medical outreach-
es and make home visits to serve those in need of
medical attention. In times of disaster, war, or crisis,
they’ll come together to provide medical relief to
those affected. As of 2016, TIMA members had pro-
vided free medical services to over 2.8 million people
in 50 countries and regions.
TIMA members in
the Philippines hold a
large-scale free clinic
at Tzu Chi’s eye cen-
ter in Zamboanga.
(Michael Xiao)
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