Foreign Residents' Welfare Center Free Medical Services

As temperatures continue to drop, a medical volunteer initiative from a university hospital is bringing warmth to the community.

The Hwaseong Foreign Residents' Welfare Center (Director Kim Young-min) held free medical consultations and flu vaccinations for foreign residents in the area on the 7th with support from Ajou University Hospital's medical team.

The free clinic was conducted by approximately 20 medical professionals, including specialist Departments Head Hong Chang-ho from Ajou University Hospital, providing services in pediatrics, rehabilitation medicine, dentistry, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, thyroid screening, and ultrasound examinations.

In particular, flu vaccinations were also provided to prevent seasonal illnesses that frequently occur due to temperature fluctuations during seasonal transitions, attracting over 200 foreign residents in participation—significantly higher than usual—and garnering strong positive response.

Hari (male, Sri Lanka) expressed gratitude, saying, “Due to limited financial means, I was unable to visit hospitals even when I was often ill in the past. Now that doctors are directly visiting and providing medical consultation and treatment, I feel reassured and can put more effort into my life in Korea.”

Meanwhile, the Hwaseong Foreign Residents' Welfare Center signed a medical support service agreement with Ajou University Hospital beginning in May and has been providing medical services to foreign residents who lack access to healthcare, receiving favorable recognition from the community.