Summary
International Medical Corps is securing emergency supplies, including medicines, blankets, water purification tablets, and hygiene kits and has identified local partners for distribution.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
Victims of the cyclone have been without food, water, shelter and other basics needs. International Medical Corps is working to address these needs and prevent the spread of waterborne and diarrheal diseases and infections that can result from exposure.
How will this project solve this problem?
IMC will help address urgent health needs as well as distribute medical supplies, water purification tablets, sanitation items and hygiene kits in order to reduce the spread of disease.
Potential Long Term Impact
Help provide urgent heath needs and relief to the victims. IMC is also exploring potential local partnerships to maximize relief efforts.
Project Message
The magnitude of this disaster demands immediate and massive humanitarian assistance for the people of Myanmar. Each hour that passes can literally mean the difference between life and death.
- Nancy Aossey, President & CEO
Funding Information
This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
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