On rough roads and remote rivers
Frustrated by his country's lack of healthcare for the poor, especially those in rural areas, Dr. Edgar Rodas started an organization of volunteer Ecuadorian doctors who trek high into the Andes and deep into the Amazon, performing surgeries on a hospital truck and boat.
Watch these dedicated doctors in action in the latest FRONTLINE/World Rough Cut video about individuals trying to make a difference in the world. http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/rough/2007/06/ecuador_health.html