From Carroll Dunham, One
of AWB's Team Leaders in Nepal:
"Today AWB-Nepal is
at Kirtipur Hospital giving treatment to the fatigued doctors and
staff.Tomorrow they will use needles in the Tundikel, a large park in the
middle of the city where the poorest of the poor who have no place now to go
are camping out beneath sheets of plastic. Priti coordinated with the Colonel
in charge..."
From the AWB Nepal Team:
"We treated around
130 people. Most of the patients were from Sindhupalchowk district, which was
highly affected by the earthquake. They were rescued by the Nepal army's
helicopters. Sindhupalchowk has so far seen the highest number of deaths, with
2300 people killed. Everyone has lost at least one member of their family. But
they have not lost their hopes. They shared their stories with us. Although
they still get nightmares, they want to surpass the sadness and bring strength.
Most of them wanted to get treated and go back to their families as soon
as possible. It was amazing seeing the positive vibe. We were there to relieve
their pain, but they become a motivator to us. Everyone thanked us.
We also treated the
hospital staff. They were happy to receive the treatments, and wanted a follow
up program for themselves and their patients."
AWB's website is here.
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