Help us get back on our feet!
 

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Dear Friends,
 
In recent years the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been experiencing an increase of heavy rains, often causing material and human damage. Last month, HEAL Africa was not exempt from such a disaster.
 
On March 31, 2016, the rain began to fall in Goma at 4:00pm.
 
On April 1, 2016, HEAL Africa staff arrived to work on Friday morning to find that the hospital had not been spared from the disaster affecting the rest of Goma.
 
The city’s drainage channel, which runs in front of HEAL Africa’s hospital, was unable to contain the rush of water.
 
The overflow forced one of the hospital gates open. Many of HEAL Africa’s vital services and medical devices were inundated, as water rose 
over 3 feet in some areas.
 
In the past month, HEAL Africa’s staff dedicated their time to cleaning up and assessing the damage. They fixed equipment that could be salvaged and set up makeshift areas to continue serving patients with critical conditions, particularly women going into labor.
 
Major areas impacted by the devastation include the pharmacy, radiology, operating room, computers and electronics, including the patients’ wards.
 
We need your help to get us back on our feet!
Unable to move, a patient remains in his bed. 
Some patients stood on top of their beds until the water level decreased.
Patients and their loved ones wander the hospital grounds the following morning.
The operating room. Buckets were used to haul water out of rooms.
Staff sort through damaged medical supplies.
Your generous gift will assist us in repairing, replacing, and allowing our staff to continue serving the most vulnerable.

Join us in the effort to repair the damage and

GET BACK ON OUR FEET!


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