March 2019
Mozambique, Africa
Cyclone Idai hit Mozambique in early March, causing the most substantial damage on March 15th in the city of Beira. Hundreds have died and millions have been affected by this natural disaster. Many of the medical specialists SIGH works closely with reached out for support. SIGH began an on-going fundraiser to support our specialist team during this disastrous time. There is an overwhelming need for medical treatment, wellness education and medical supplies.
ALL funds SiGH collects in support of Cyclone Idai Relief are being sent to MIHER (Mozambique Institute for Health Education and Research in Maputo, Mozambique). We sent the initial donated funds on March 27th, and they were able to begin to bring assistance to a campus named Metangurine in Zambezia (a province in Mozambique). A team of 46 health professionals was able to assist 452 people, including children.
Apart from consultations they also educated people how to take care to avoid diarrheal disease, malaria, malnutrition and above all advise them not to return to the risk areas.
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