Good Work Being Done in Haiti

Massive relief operations are underway in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.  The lack of an effective, centralized government is hampering the delivery of goods, services and other aid to the Haitian populace.  NGOs have set up individual efforts which are being loosely coordinated by the United Nations.  In particular, there is one camp being run in Port-au-Prince that is running smoothly and very much helping the local victims.

Borjeux Parc, a children's amusement park is the site of what has become a field hospital providing a variety of medical services and care to all comers.  This hospital has been set up with the combined efforts of local Haitian hosts--Aimer Haiti [english], doctors from IMANA (Islamic Medical Association of North America), logistical support of CDRS (Comprehensive Disaster Response Services), and medical personnel from a few other organizations.  Reports on the ground reveal that the clinic is seeing up to 300 patients per day, has established a functional operating room and pharmacy, and has a steady rotation of physicians coming in from the United States. Members from a visiting UNICEF team commented that it was the most organized relief camp they have seen.

Learn more by following IMANA's blog for the Haiti relief effort.