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Myanmar Cyclone Relief Fund
PHILADELPHIA, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The worst cyclone in the
history ofMyanmar, the tropical Cyclone Nargis, attacked the low lying delta
area ofMyanmar, including its capitalYangon on Friday, May 2, 2008.
It is believed that more than 100,000 are dead and the death toll is
spiraling up, minute by minute. In one small town alone, Bogalay, at least
10,000 are claimed dead. Forty one thousand people are missing. The
population at risk in the disaster area is about 24 million.
Since there is no water and electricity in many areas, communicable
diseases threaten, including typhoid, dysentery, cholera, Dengue hemorrhagic
fever and malaria.
Alumni Myanmar Institutes of Medicine (AMIMA) intends to donate to Yangon
General Hospital and to the Emergency Medical Relief Team headed by Professor
U Hla Myint, President, Myanmar Medical Council. This establishedMyanmar
traveling medical team has dealt with previous epidemics, such as Dengue
hemorrhagic fever. They will provide medical care, clean water and food to
prevent infectious diseases, as well as provide psychological counseling.
Foreseeable needs include: medicines, emergency health kits and water
sanitation supplies. Dr. Kyi Minn, adviser, World Vision will assist Professor
U Hla Myint's team.
We request financial contributions only and promise the delivery. All
donations are tax-deductible.
Please donate by writing checks paid to AMIMA. In the memo section,
please specify: Cyclone Relief Fund. Please mail these checks to:
AMIMA
P.O BOX 30157
ELKINS PARK, PA
19027-0157
Thank you!
Jennifer Chu, M.D.
President
Alumni Myanmar Institutes of Medicine (AMIMA)
http://www.amima.net
Alumni Myanmar Institutes of Medicine (AMIMA) is a PA, USA incorporated,
nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. It is organized for the purpose of providing
charitable giving to nonprofit organizations promoting health, economic
development and humanitarian aid inMyanmar. We have 750 members world-wide
and have donated in 2007 to the Myanmar Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Project and
for the establishment of the medical school library of the Institute of
Medicine inYangon.
SOURCE Alumni Myanmar Institutes of Medicine
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