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by: Lori We would like to thank HaitiServe, North Christian Church, and all of the many wonderful donors that have made it possible for us to treat 659 people so far with cholera.  Thank you to the organizations and individuals who have donated tens of thousands of dollars worth of

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Cholera Update

By:Licia We wanted to let you know that the matching grant of $2500 was met!  We are so excited about this and the funds that will be used to help save as many lives as we can from cholera. This cooler is filled up several times a day with homemade

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Cholera Prevention

We have 12 health workers traveling the in the country side all around us trying to spread the word on cholera and prevention.   They are doing a fantastic job and have already spoken to 13467 people this week. The have given megaphone messages in markets and to those along

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Malaria Facts and Figures

Malaria – Facts and figures Every year, malaria kills 1-2 million people and infects 300-500 million. 90% of deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. The disease is present in over 100 countries, threatening 40% of the world’s population. Malaria is caused by four species of Plasmodium protozoa (single-cell parasites): Plasmodium falciparum,

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Cholera

Patelma, the local town drunk,(I only write that because many of you know him) was found in his house this AM passed out laying in vomit and diar.  Lori trying to start an IV with Carole. The lady on the cot covered with a white sheet stopped breathing last night when

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