Apr
Global Medic Engagements
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Global Medic Engagements
Over the course of 2007, Global Medic has deployed on several international missions to areas of the world affected by disaster to see GlobalMedic in Action in 2007 click here: http://www.dmgf.org/2007_missions_4.wmv
Five months into 2008, the Global Medic team has already been active in four successful deployments, and one essential medicine and water purification contribution.
Providing Hope..
Vietnam -Jan 7, 2008
Toronto Paramedic Michael Larsen and Ottawa Paramedic Yvonne Malbasha, are deployed in Hue, Vietnam . Medics of Mine Action Group (MAG) Vietnam 's Landmine Clearance Personnel were trained in Basic First Aid, Spinal Immobilization, CPR/Airway Clearing Procedures, including education on Common Tropical Diseases, Venomous Snakebite and Infectious Disease Management.
Iraq -Jan 20, 2008
GlobalMedic was asked to send a team to Kurdistan in Northern Iraq to train those who risk their lives every day to protect others. In partnership with MAG (Mines Advisory Group) Iraq , GlobalMedic's Rob Selfridge and Bill McCracken are were responsible for the training of MAG landmine clearance medics on emergency trauma treatment ranging from blast injuries to poisonous snake bites.
Gaza Strip -Feb 22, 2008
Local hospitals, clinics and institutions received water purification tablets and essential medicines donated by GlobalMedic and shipped from Canada. These goods will be used to aid victims of the ongoing conflict. Together, in association with Muslim Aid UK as an on ground partner, DMGF delivered over 297,000 tablets of essential medicines and 2.1 million life saving water purification tablets.
Cambodia- March 2008
Cambodia's war torn history has left Cambodia a region with one of the highest concentrations of mines and unexploded ordinances in the world -with more than 4000 square kilometers of suspect land. There is an estimated 800 landmine casualties per year in Cambodia. The hazardous environment has made it difficult to rehabilitate and develop the land.
A four-person team has just wrapped up Trauma Management Training for MAG landmine clearance personnel at two different sites in Cambodia. The group implemented GlobalMedic's Trauma Mangement and Field Medicine for Landmine/UXO Clearance Teams Program. Members of Mine Action Group Cambodia's Landmine Clearance Personnel were trained, and a needs assessment for medical support programs for MAG Cambodia's UXO clearing operations was completed, making recommendations for program enhancement.
Laos -2008
GlobalMedic's Head Trainer Rob Selfridge has recently facilitated a Senior Training session for MAG Laos.
Looking forward into 2008...
The Rapid Response Team will be deployed to facilitate sessions in Rumbek and Juba in southern Sudan. Rebecca Thomas will be administering First Aid training to Sudanese members of NGOs working in the area. The training program will also cover domestic challenges including issues such as equipment improvisation and alternate patient transport procedures.
DMGF's First Annual Gala Auction on May 2nd will take place in an effort to secure support for future deployment missions.
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