By Carol Vernal | Founder & CEO
Today is my 16th day in Nepal and my attention has been concentrated on addressing the burn crises. A three day conference hosted by Dr Shankar Rai took place on Oct 21,2014 with 12 countries represented. Dr Rai was the spear head for raising awarness of the burn crises in South Asia by providing a platform for education and treatment of burns for doctors and patients.
The World Health Organization reports that fire related burns represent a significant global health burden, especially for children and women. Flammable structures, kerosene and open fires are the common causes of these burns. Very little access to adequate burn care is available, and those fortunate enough to survive endure painful suffering and are left with disabling scars and emontional trauma. These unfortunate victims become social and invisible outcasts and are lifelong burndens to their families.
WHO statics report that just as many women suffer burns from fire each year as from HIV/AIDS, and more school-age children die each year of fire-caused injuries than of tuberculosis or malaria.
Children's Medical Aid (CMAF)continues to be supportive of this work and devoted to his mission. CMAF is working with the Lyons Club of Kathmandu and Public Health officials to organize educational trips into the rural villags where burns are most prominate. We endevour to improve the extent of the injury with the proper 1st aid and treatment. Care of burn victims is provided free of cost at Kitipur Cleft & Burn Center.
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