Highlights from Haiti: 26 September 2014

For those of you missing Haiti, here is a video of a nice drive through the countryside. I triple dog dare you to say Haiti isn’t beautiful. See, you can’t. Here is a list of various medical/ dental providers located in Haiti, covering a host of subspecialties. Great resource to save

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Staff Spotlight: Anel

My name is Dasson Mesadieu, but everyone just calls me Anel.  I was born on March 19, 1986 and am 28 years old.  I’m married to Fanie and we have one son named Dave.  We were married in 2011.  She works in the clinic too. I have 2 brothers and

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Highlights from Haiti: 19 Sept 2014

  For those living and working in Haiti, here is a resource to save if you ever need an air ambulance or medical evacuation. A report from India on degree to which poor sanitation contributes to malnutrition. Rich in vitamins, potassium and calcium, Haiti is promoting the moringa tree to address the

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Medika Mamba

Each week the kids in the outpatient and inpatient program are weighed Measurements are taken for height and the upper arm is measured in cm Besides physically looking at the child, we use weight, height and arm cm to determine which program the child will be in.  If they are

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Highlights from Haiti: 12 Sept 2014

For those planning on long term residence in Haiti, it will be necessary to obtain a Permis de Sejour. Here is some information from the US Embassy on the pertinent requirements and fees.  Although these numbers are 1 year old, these statistics on cholera from the Ministry of Public Health

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Highlights from Haiti 5/9/2014

GVADK has long had a commitment to planting trees. Here is a short youtube video regarding the importance of planting trees in Haiti. Technology is impacting developing nations. They are using 3D printers in Haiti to make umbilical cord clamps. Phenomenal. Creative solutions in Malawi. Last year they decided to sell

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