In an effort to save the world, we are returning to Swaziland in April. I have been in contact with a rural mission ( St. Phillip's Mission ) in Mhalthuze, Swaziland. They are in need of medical supplies, and have posted a list.I have also found a group in Canada - Health Partners International of Canada - who supply ' Physician Travel Packs ' for ready-transport to 3rd world countries
http://www.hpicanada.ca/
The travel pack contains Antiboiotics, Antifungals, Analgesiscs, Antiparasitics, Topical creams... basic supplies that we in North America take for granted.
The pack costs $575 ... but the contents are worth over $5000... Please keep in mind that most people living in Swaziland earn less than $1 per day... $5000 worth of supplies in a staggering amount for them.
In an effort to raise enough for 1 ( or possibly 2 ?? ) packs, we are setting up the Paypal account again. Granted - the global economic meltdown is not helping anyone, but any donation would be greatly appreciated... even $5 would help us reach our goal
There is also a fund at the hospital we are going to... "Friends of Good Shepherd (FOGS)- It provides funds for patients who don't have money to pay the hospital bills or buy medicines or for transport"
*** FOR THOSE OF YOU IN THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY -- I need ***
Specific Requests for:
*kerlix bandages
*gauze 4x4s
*anti-stick sterile gauze
*heavy sterile pads for wounds
*silver nitrate cream for burns
*small Blood Pressure cuffs with stethoscopes
*eye drops to clear irritation and small infections
*antibiotic cream - topical
*anti-bacterial hand wash (No water needed)
*flashlights that are wind up for recharging the battery
*anti-itch cream -topical
*anti-fungal creams
*white medical tape
*band-aids
*paper masks for use of patients in cars together going to hospital; for nurses visiting homesteads
if you have access to any of these ... please let me know ( i will pick up in the Vancouver area)
There will be 6 of us ...
Many Thanks
Chris, Jennifer, Carina, Marianne, Danielle, Heather
